How far is Muskogee, OK from Purcell, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Purcell, OK is about 165 miles (265.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
165.02 mi
02h 58m
Flight
123.12 mi
198.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.12 mi
Kilometers
198.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.02 mi
Kilometers
265.57 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Cromwell
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Muskogee
82.4 mi
01h 29m
To Purcell
82.6 mi
01h 29m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

    23 m · 7 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hancock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 32nd Street

    20.5 mi · 22 min · South 32nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

    1070 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1165 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Purcell, Lexington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1475 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98 mi · 59%
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi · 12%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 8%
Southeast Expressway
12.3 mi · 7%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 4%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
5.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
01h 29m from Muskogee
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Muskogee and 82.6 miles from Purcell.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcell.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

89 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

90 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

96 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

97 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Purcell. Straight-line distance: 123.12 mi (198.14 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Purcell

City in Oklahoma

Population6,391
Coordinates35.0136800, -97.3611400
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Purcell (-97.36114, 35.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.08
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.04 $44.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.79 $49.57
Premium $4.63 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $5.42 $31.52 $63.03

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 Purcell. The current time is 00:11:07.

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.