How far is Muskogee, OK from Pauls Valley, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Pauls Valley, OK is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.39 mi
03h 02m
Flight
125.6 mi
202.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.6 mi
Kilometers
202.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.39 mi
Kilometers
259.73 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pauls Valley
Tue, May 26, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Tue, May 26, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-05-26T04:26
Arrive Pauls Valley
Tue, May 26, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskogee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
80.7 mi
01h 31m
To Pauls Valley
80.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Pauls Valley.

  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

    40 mi · 40 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole

    1591 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wrangler Boulevard West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Wrangler Boulevard West

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Pauls Valley

    32 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Smith Street

    10.7 mi · 13 min · West Smith Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
62.7 mi · 39%
Wrangler Boulevard West
36.2 mi · 22%
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi · 13%
West Smith Street
16.2 mi · 10%
Veterans Memorial Highway
8.52 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

40 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
01h 31m from Muskogee
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pauls Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Pauls Valley?

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Muskogee and 80.7 miles from Pauls Valley.

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

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pauls Valley.

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.
RAIL

Norman

90 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

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 Pauls Valley. Straight-line distance: 125.6 mi (202.14 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Pauls Valley

#2 Pauls Valley

City in Oklahoma

Population6,100
Coordinates34.7400800, -97.2222500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Pauls Valley (-97.22225, 34.74008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.56 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
11.4 gal · 43.12 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.28 $48.55
Premium $4.63 $26.36 $52.73
Diesel $5.42 $30.87 $61.73

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and Pauls Valley. The current time is 04:26:38.

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.