How far is Muskogee, OK from Verdigris, OK?

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Verdigris, OK is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.9 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.14 mi
61.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.14 mi
Kilometers
61.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.9 mi
Kilometers
78.69 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verdigris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Verdigris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Coweta
OK

City in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Muskogee
24.5 mi
00h 28m
To Verdigris
24.4 mi
00h 28m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    99 m · 17 sec · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2381 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    2325 ft · 49 sec · North 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Military Boulevard

    2328 ft · 59 sec · Military Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 24th Street West

    789 ft · 19 sec · North 24th Street West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward North 24th Street West

    16 m · 1 sec · North 24th Street West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Shawnee Bypass

    2453 ft · 52 sec · West Shawnee Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street West

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street West

  11. 11

    Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tulsa

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    23.4 mi · 22 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll: Creek Turnpike

    947 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 351 East: Joplin

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    7.4 mi · 7 min · Creek Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn right

    147 m · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 4120 Road

    536 ft · 16 sec · South 4120 Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 540 Road

    1192 ft · 23 sec · East 540 Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East 540 Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 540 Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    16 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    819 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    99 m · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    34 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
23.4 mi · 48%
Creek Turnpike
7.42 mi · 15%
Will Rogers Turnpike
6.92 mi · 14%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
2.95 mi · 6%
North 32nd Street West
2.39 mi · 5%
East 540 Road
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

23.4 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coweta
00h 28m from Muskogee
Leave By
4:36 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 Verdigris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 24.5 miles from Muskogee and 24.4 miles from Verdigris.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 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 Verdigris.

Stop Ideas Near Coweta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Verdigris. Straight-line distance: 38.14 mi (61.38 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

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

#2 Verdigris

Human settlement in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,724
Coordinates36.2348200, -95.6910900
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Verdigris (-95.69109, 36.23482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.55 $13.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.37 $14.74
Premium $4.63 $8.00 $16.00
Diesel $5.42 $9.37 $18.74

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 Verdigris. The current time is 00:46:15.

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.