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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.69 mi
02h 09m
Flight
83.36 mi
134.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.36 mi
Kilometers
134.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.69 mi
Kilometers
165.27 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawhuska
Thu, May 14, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Thu, May 14, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-05-13T21:56
Arrive Pawhuska
Thu, May 14, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Turley
OK

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Muskogee
51.3 mi
01h 04m
To Pawhuska
51.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

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.

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244, US 412: Joplin, Oklahoma City

    567 ft · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City

    2919 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3242 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 11 West: Tulsa International Airport

    2968 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, OK 11 West: Bartlesville

    1859 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Cherokee Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cherokee Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Collinsville, Skiatook

    1417 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 146th Street North

    4.1 mi · 5 min · East 146th Street North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue

    6.3 mi · 9 min · North Cincinnati Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1176 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Anita Bryant Avenue

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Anita Bryant Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lynn Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Lynn Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    1607 ft · 1 min · East 9th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Leahy Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 25%
North Cincinnati Avenue
19.9 mi · 19%
Anita Bryant Avenue
9.36 mi · 9%
Cherokee Expressway
9.2 mi · 9%
East 146th Street North
4.07 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Highway
4.01 mi · 4%
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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
83.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turley
01h 04m from Muskogee
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Turley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.1 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 4.2 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
City of Skiatook Municipal Office
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

City of Skiatook Municipal Office

Skiatook , OK
110 N Broadway St, Skiatook, OK 74070
Rating 4.3/5 47 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

10 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 83.36 mi (134.16 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Pawhuska

City in Oklahoma

Population3,371
Coordinates36.6678400, -96.3372300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.72 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.42
7.24 gal · 27.44 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and Pawhuska. The current time is 21:56:40.

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.