How far is Muskogee, OK from Pawhuska, OK?
The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Pawhuska, OK is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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 Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskogee and Pawhuska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Pawhuska.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 244, US 412: Joplin, Oklahoma City
567 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
2919 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3242 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 11 West: Tulsa International Airport
2968 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, Medal of Honor Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Private First Class Albert E. Schwab, Medal of Honor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, OK 11 West: Bartlesville
1859 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cherokee Expressway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Cherokee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Collinsville, Skiatook
1417 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East 146th Street North
4.1 mi · 5 min · East 146th Street North
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Turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue
6.3 mi · 9 min · North Cincinnati Avenue
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1176 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Anita Bryant Avenue
9.4 mi · 11 min · Anita Bryant Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Lynn Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Lynn Avenue
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1607 ft · 1 min · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Leahy Avenue
82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leahy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskogee and Pawhuska.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
Sunny leaving Muskogee and Sunny near Pawhuska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Pawhuska?
The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Turley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Muskogee and 51.3 miles from Pawhuska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muskogee and Sunny near Pawhuska.
Stop Ideas Near Turley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
City of Skiatook Municipal Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turley.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 83.36 mi (134.16 km).
#1 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pawhuska
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,371 |
| Coordinates | 36.6678400, -96.3372300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
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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