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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on West Okmulgee Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Okmulgee Avenue
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Continue on Chandler Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Chandler Road
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Turn right onto South 41st Street East
90 m · 13 sec · South 41st Street East
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Take the ramp left toward OK 165 South, To I-40
1067 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
19.7 mi · 20 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Fort Smith
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard
20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto County Road E1220
884 ft · 17 sec · County Road E1220
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Continue on County Road D1220
1349 ft · 26 sec · County Road D1220
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Continue on Old Pocola Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Pocola Road
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Continue on Karl Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Karl Street
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Continue on Karl Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Karl Avenue
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Turn left onto Mc Kenizie Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Mc Kenizie Avenue
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Turn left onto Love Street
36 m · 2 sec · Love Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Pocola. Straight-line distance: 61.57 mi (99.09 km).
#1 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pocola
Commune in Bihor County, Romania
| Population | 4,153 |
| Coordinates | 35.2312100, -94.4780000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pocola (-94.478, 35.23121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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