How far is Muskogee, OK from Cushing, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Cushing, OK is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
95.84 mi
01h 53m
Flight
79.93 mi
128.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.93 mi
Kilometers
128.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.84 mi
Kilometers
154.24 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Tulsa
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

From Muskogee
47.8 mi
00h 56m
To Cushing
48 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.3 mi · 24 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City

    1460 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City

    2603 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Skelly Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright

    33 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    30 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2563 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East North Street

    2319 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Hough Avenue

    64 m · 6 sec · North Hough Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    43 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 26%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.8 mi · 11%
Skelly Bypass
8.94 mi · 9%
Broken Arrow Expressway
5.15 mi · 5%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4%
North 32nd Street
3.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

30 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tulsa
00h 56m from Muskogee
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cushing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Muskogee and 48 miles from Cushing.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cushing.

Stop Ideas Near Tulsa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tulsa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Catoosa City Hall

Catoosa , OK
214 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Cushing. Straight-line distance: 79.93 mi (128.64 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Cushing

Town in Oklahoma

Population7,582
Coordinates35.9850600, -96.7669700
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Cushing (-96.76697, 35.98506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.40 $28.79
Premium $4.63 $15.63 $31.27
Diesel $5.42 $18.30 $36.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and Cushing. The current time is 03:51:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.