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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.62 mi
01h 43m
Flight
67.51 mi
108.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.51 mi
Kilometers
108.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.62 mi
Kilometers
139.4 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-18T05:39
Arrive Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Catoosa
OK

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

From Muskogee
43.3 mi
00h 51m
To Nowata
43.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tulsa

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 24 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso

    1738 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    33 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
38 mi · 44%
Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 4%
North 32nd Street
3.38 mi · 4%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
2.95 mi · 3%
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
2.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catoosa
00h 51m from Muskogee
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Catoosa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Catoosa City Hall

Catoosa , OK
214 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catoosa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

22 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Nowata. Straight-line distance: 67.51 mi (108.64 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Nowata (-95.63803, 36.70065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.57 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
6.12 gal · 23.14 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and Nowata. The current time is 05:39:22.

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.