How far is Muskogee, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskogee and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Tulsa.
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Start on West Okmulgee Avenue
48 m · 7 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
99 m · 17 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2381 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
2325 ft · 49 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Street
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Turn right onto Military Boulevard
2328 ft · 59 sec · Military Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 24th Street West
789 ft · 19 sec · North 24th Street West
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Take the ramp straight toward North 24th Street West
16 m · 1 sec · North 24th Street West
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Turn left onto West Shawnee Bypass
2453 ft · 52 sec · West Shawnee Bypass
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street West
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street West
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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
11.1 mi · 14 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Denver Avenue, Cheyenne Avenue
922 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto West 12th Street
740 ft · 31 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
1.1 km · 2 min · South Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskogee and Tulsa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Muskogee Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Muskogee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muskogee to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Coweta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Muskogee and 24.6 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Muskogee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Coweta
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 Coweta.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 44.74 mi (72 km).
#1 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
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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