How far is Muskogee, OK from Okemah, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Okemah, OK is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
67.8 mi
01h 14m
Flight
56.89 mi
91.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.89 mi
Kilometers
91.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.8 mi
Kilometers
109.11 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Hitchita
OK

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

From Muskogee
33.9 mi
00h 37m
To Okemah
33.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.5 mi · 18 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, OK 27: Okemah, Wetumka

    1191 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Woody Guthrie Boulevard

    3066 ft · 1 min · Woody Guthrie Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Atlanta Street

    20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Atlanta Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
41.2 mi · 61%
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi · 30%
South Main Street
1.73 mi · 3%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.46 mi · 2%
West Hancock Road
1.03 mi · 2%
I 40 West
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hitchita
00h 37m from Muskogee
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Hitchita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Muskogee and 33.9 miles from Okemah.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.

Stop Ideas Near Hitchita

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

74 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Okemah. Straight-line distance: 56.89 mi (91.55 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Okemah

City in Oklahoma

Population3,048
Coordinates35.4325900, -96.3050100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and Okemah. The current time is 06:44:36.

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.