How far is Muskogee, OK from Poteau, OK?
The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Poteau, OK is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Sequoyah 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 Poteau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Poteau.
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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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Turn right
109 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
608 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
650 ft · 12 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Paul Mathies Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Paul Mathies Drive
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Turn left onto Beard Avenue
1919 ft · 42 sec · Beard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
35 m · 6 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskogee and Poteau.
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 leaving Muskogee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Poteau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Poteau?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 39.5 miles from Muskogee and 39.5 miles from Poteau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.6 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Muskogee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Poteau.
Stop Ideas Near Vian
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 Vian.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Poteau. Straight-line distance: 63.77 mi (102.62 km).
#1 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poteau
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.0537100, -94.6235600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poteau (-94.62356, 35.05371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
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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