How far is Muskogee, OK from Pocola, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Pocola, OK is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
76.68 mi
01h 32m
Flight
61.57 mi
99.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.57 mi
Kilometers
99.09 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.68 mi
Kilometers
123.41 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocola
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-23T04:40
Arrive Pocola
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Vian
OK

City in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Muskogee
38.3 mi
00h 46m
To Pocola
38.3 mi
00h 46m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Chandler Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Chandler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 41st Street East

    90 m · 13 sec · South 41st Street East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward OK 165 South, To I-40

    1067 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    19.7 mi · 20 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    20.7 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard

    20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road E1220

    884 ft · 17 sec · County Road E1220

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road D1220

    1349 ft · 26 sec · County Road D1220

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Pocola Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Pocola Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Karl Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Karl Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Karl Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Karl Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mc Kenizie Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · Mc Kenizie Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Love Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Love Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Love Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 27%
Kerr Boulevard
20 mi · 26%
Muskogee Turnpike
19.7 mi · 26%
West Broadway Street
4.45 mi · 6%
Old Pocola Road
2.78 mi · 4%
Chandler Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

20.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vian
00h 46m from Muskogee
Leave By
3:26 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 Pocola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Vian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Muskogee and 38.3 miles from Pocola.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 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 Pocola.

Stop Ideas Near Vian

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

117 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Pocola. Straight-line distance: 61.57 mi (99.09 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Pocola

Commune in Bihor County, Romania

Population4,153
Coordinates35.2312100, -94.4780000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Pocola (-94.478, 35.23121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.53
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.26 $20.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.54 $23.08
Premium $4.63 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.42 $14.67 $29.35

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 Pocola. The current time is 04:40:38.

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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.