How far is Muskogee, OK from Nichols Hills, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Nichols Hills, OK is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
145.32 mi
02h 38m
Flight
123.11 mi
198.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.11 mi
Kilometers
198.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.32 mi
Kilometers
233.87 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nichols Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Wed, Apr 15, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-15T16:29
Arrive Nichols Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Bearden
OK

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

From Muskogee
72.6 mi
01h 19m
To Nichols Hills
72.8 mi
01h 19m

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
63°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Nichols Hills.

  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

    67 m · 3 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Extension

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Broadway Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilshire Boulevard

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Broadway Extension

    737 ft · 22 sec · Broadway Extension

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Wilshire Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Wilshire Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Wilshire Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98 mi · 67%
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi · 14%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 8%
Centennial Expressway
4.6 mi · 3%
West Wilshire Boulevard
2.01 mi · 1%
Broadway Extension
1.76 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bearden
01h 19m from Muskogee
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nichols Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Nichols Hills?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Bearden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Muskogee and 72.8 miles from Nichols Hills.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nichols Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Bearden

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

96 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

97 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

97 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

101 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Nichols Hills. Straight-line distance: 123.11 mi (198.12 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Nichols Hills

#2 Nichols Hills

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population3,955
Coordinates35.5508900, -97.5489300
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Nichols Hills (-97.54893, 35.55089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $19.43
Round trip
$38.85
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.43 $38.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.85 $43.70
Premium $4.63 $23.73 $47.45
Diesel $5.42 $27.78 $55.56

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 Nichols Hills. The current time is 16:29:02.

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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.