How far is Muskogee, OK from El Reno, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to El Reno, OK is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
165.42 mi
02h 59m
Flight
145.93 mi
234.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.93 mi
Kilometers
234.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.42 mi
Kilometers
266.22 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Reno
Sun, Apr 26, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Sun, Apr 26, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-26T04:22
Arrive El Reno
Sun, Apr 26, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Cromwell
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Muskogee
82.6 mi
01h 29m
To El Reno
82.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and El Reno.

  1. 1

    Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

    23 m · 7 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hancock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 32nd Street

    20.5 mi · 22 min · South 32nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  10. 10

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha

    1836 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1792 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street

    84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street

    946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Wade Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

    98 m · 13 sec · South Choctaw Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Sunset Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98 mi · 59%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 13%
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi · 12%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 7%
Crosstown Expressway
5.57 mi · 3%
South Rock Island Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
01h 29m from Muskogee
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Mostly Sunny near El Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to El Reno?

The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Muskogee and 82.8 miles from El Reno.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Mostly Sunny near El Reno.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cromwell, 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 Cromwell.

RAIL

Purcell

89 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
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Norman

90 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Pauls Valley

96 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

97 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and El Reno. Straight-line distance: 145.93 mi (234.85 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
El Reno

#2 El Reno

City in Oklahoma

Population20,596
Coordinates35.5322700, -97.9550500
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: El Reno (-97.95505, 35.53227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.1 L · about $22.12
Round trip
$44.23
11.68 gal · 44.2 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.12 $44.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.87 $49.75
Premium $4.63 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $5.42 $31.62 $63.25

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and El Reno. The current time is 04:22:32.

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.