How far is Muskogee, OK from Ponca City, OK?
The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Pawnee 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 Ponca City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Ponca City.
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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
11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop
1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway
14.5 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
13.2 mi · 13 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
759 ft · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
1029 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto East Harding Road
1802 ft · 34 sec · East Harding Road
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Turn right onto Lucas Street
2438 ft · 59 sec · Lucas Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
1695 ft · 58 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskogee and Ponca City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cimarron Turnpike
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 00h 29m
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 Ponca City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Ponca City?
The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Westport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Muskogee and 71.1 miles from Ponca City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 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 Ponca City.
Stop Ideas Near Westport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 116.35 mi (187.25 km).
#1 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponca City
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 23,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.7069800, -97.0855900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.22 | $46.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.18 | $54.37 |
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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