How far is Muskogee, OK from Catoosa, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Catoosa, OK is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.51 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.03 mi
59.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.51 mi
Kilometers
73.24 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catoosa
Wed, Apr 15, 12:52 PM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Wed, Apr 15, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-15T11:57
Arrive Catoosa
Wed, Apr 15, 12:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskogee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coweta
OK

City in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Muskogee
22.7 mi
00h 27m
To Catoosa
22.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Muskogee and Catoosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Catoosa.

  1. 1

    Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tulsa

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll: Creek Turnpike

    947 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 351 East: Joplin

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    7.4 mi · 7 min · Creek Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

    1.3 km · 50 sec · Will Rogers Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    1085 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 167 North, US Historic 66: Tulsa Port Of Catoosa

    1351 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 193rd East Avenue

    787 ft · 19 sec · North 193rd East Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North 193rd Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 193rd Avenue East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pine Street North

    74 m · 8 sec · East Pine Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 193rd East Avenue

    2048 ft · 45 sec · North 193rd East Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Tigerswitch Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Tigerswitch Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Denbo Street

    63 m · 6 sec · West Denbo Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Denbo Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskogee and Catoosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
23.4 mi · 51%
Creek Turnpike
7.42 mi · 16%
North 32nd Street
3.38 mi · 7%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
2.95 mi · 6%
West Okmulgee Avenue
1.94 mi · 4%
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

23.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coweta
00h 27m from Muskogee
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Catoosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Catoosa?

The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coweta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Muskogee and 22.7 miles from Catoosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Catoosa.

Stop Ideas Near Coweta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coweta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coweta.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Catoosa. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.6 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Catoosa

#2 Catoosa

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

Population6,901
Coordinates36.1889900, -95.7458200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Catoosa (-95.74582, 36.18899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.08 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.19
3.22 gal · 12.16 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.10 $12.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.86 $13.71
Premium $4.63 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.42 $8.72 $17.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and Catoosa. The current time is 11:57:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.