How far is Muskogee, OK from Fort Gibson, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Fort Gibson, OK is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.23 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.51 mi
12.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.51 mi
Kilometers
12.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.23 mi
Kilometers
14.85 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Gibson
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Tue, May 12, 9:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-05-12T20:47
Arrive Fort Gibson
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Muskogee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Okay
OK

Human settlement in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Muskogee
4.6 mi
00h 07m
To Fort Gibson
4.6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Fort Gibson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

    23 m · 10 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Shawnee Bypass

    5 mi · 7 min · East Shawnee Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Georgetown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Poplar Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Poplar Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Scott Street

    133 m · 10 sec · North Scott Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Hickory Avenue

    1410 ft · 30 sec · West Hickory Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Lee Street

    81 m · 9 sec · North Lee Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Shawnee Bypass
5.01 mi · 54%
North Main Street
1.67 mi · 18%
West Poplar Street
1.28 mi · 14%
North Georgetown Road
0.85 mi · 9%
West Hickory Avenue
0.27 mi · 3%
North Scott Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Shawnee Bypass

Turn right onto East Shawnee Bypass

5.01 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okay
00h 07m from Muskogee
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muskogee and Sunny near Fort Gibson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Fort Gibson?

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Okay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Muskogee and 4.6 miles from Fort Gibson.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muskogee and Sunny near Fort Gibson.

Stop Ideas Near Okay

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

69 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Fort Gibson. Straight-line distance: 7.51 mi (12.09 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Fort Gibson

#2 Fort Gibson

Town in Oklahoma

Population3,933
Coordinates35.7976000, -95.2505200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Fort Gibson (-95.25052, 35.7976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.42
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.21 $2.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.36 $2.73
Premium $4.63 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.42 $1.73 $3.47

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and Fort Gibson. The current time is 20:47:57.

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.