How far is Muskogee, OK from Nowata, OK?
The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Nowata, OK is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskogee and Nowata.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Nowata.
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Start on West Okmulgee Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Okmulgee Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
2.9 mi · 4 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto Tulsa
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 24 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso
1738 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
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Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
18.4 mi · 22 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
33 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskogee and Nowata.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Muskogee Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Muskogee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Nowata?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Catoosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Muskogee and 43.3 miles from Nowata.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Muskogee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.
Stop Ideas Near Catoosa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catoosa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Nowata. Straight-line distance: 67.51 mi (108.64 km).
#1 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nowata
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 36.7006500, -95.6380300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nowata (-95.63803, 36.70065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.03 | $26.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
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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