How far is Elk City, OK from Muskogee, OK?
The driving distance from Elk City, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk City and Muskogee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk City and Muskogee.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit straight toward J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
1673 ft · 25 sec · J. Cooper West Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
23.1 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Muskogee
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto West Hancock Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk City and Muskogee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elk City and Mostly Sunny near Muskogee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk City to Muskogee?
The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nicoma Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Elk City and 125.2 miles from Muskogee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.40 one way or $66.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elk City and Mostly Sunny near Muskogee.
Stop Ideas Near Nicoma Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk City and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 227.89 mi (366.75 km).
#1 Elk City
City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 11,577 |
| Coordinates | 35.4119900, -99.4042600 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Okmulgee Avenue (-95.369647, 35.747957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.56 | $75.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.79 | $81.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.76 | $95.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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