How far is Muskogee, OK from Tahlequah, OK?
The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskogee and Tahlequah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Tahlequah.
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Start on West Okmulgee Avenue
23 m · 10 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Shawnee Bypass
7.7 mi · 11 min · East Shawnee Bypass
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2609 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskogee and Tahlequah.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Shawnee Bypass
Turn right onto East Shawnee Bypass
7.73 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Muskogee and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Tahlequah?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Gibson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Muskogee and 14.5 miles from Tahlequah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muskogee and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Gibson
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 Fort Gibson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.56 km).
#1 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
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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