How far is Muskogee, OK from Newcastle, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Newcastle, OK is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
151.24 mi
02h 43m
Flight
130.12 mi
209.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.12 mi
Kilometers
209.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.24 mi
Kilometers
243.39 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newcastle
Sat, Apr 25, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Sun, Apr 26, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-25T19:05
Arrive Newcastle
Sat, Apr 25, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
75.5 mi
01h 21m
To Newcastle
75.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

    2904 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 West, US 277 South: Newcastle, Blanchard

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Fox Lane

    37 m · 3 sec · East Fox Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fox Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98 mi · 65%
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi · 14%
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 9%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.56 mi · 5%
Southwest Expressway
3.69 mi · 2%
US 62 West
2.76 mi · 2%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
01h 21m from Muskogee
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 75.5 miles from Muskogee and 75.7 miles from Newcastle.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newcastle.

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 Newcastle. Straight-line distance: 130.12 mi (209.41 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Newcastle

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population11,347
Coordinates35.2472900, -97.5997600
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Newcastle (-97.59976, 35.24729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $20.22
Round trip
$40.45
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.22 $40.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.74 $45.49
Premium $4.63 $24.70 $49.39
Diesel $5.42 $28.92 $57.83

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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There is no time difference between Muskogee and Newcastle. The current time is 19:05:34.

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.