How far is Muskogee, OK from Spencer, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Spencer, OK is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
135.47 mi
02h 30m
Flight
113.8 mi
183.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.8 mi
Kilometers
183.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.47 mi
Kilometers
218.01 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer
Sat, Apr 11, 2:49 PM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Sat, Apr 11, 5:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-11T12:19
Arrive Spencer
Sat, Apr 11, 2:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Okemah
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Muskogee
67.7 mi
01h 15m
To Spencer
67.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Tinker Diagonal

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    114 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Douglas Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 13 min · South Douglas Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northeast 50th Street

    1937 ft · 55 sec · Northeast 50th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palmer Avenue

    67 m · 12 sec · Palmer Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98 mi · 72%
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi · 15%
South Douglas Boulevard
6.12 mi · 5%
Tinker Diagonal
5.49 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.46 mi · 1%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemah
01h 15m from Muskogee
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Okemah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Muskogee and 67.8 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spencer.

Stop Ideas Near Okemah

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

85 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

106 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 113.8 mi (183.14 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Spencer

City in Oklahoma

Population3,959
Coordinates35.5228400, -97.3772600
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Spencer (-97.37726, 35.52284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.09 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.56 gal · 36.18 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.63 $22.11 $44.22
Diesel $5.42 $25.88 $51.77

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskogee and Spencer. The current time is 12:19:04.

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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.