How far is Norman, OK from Muskogee, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
144.64 mi
02h 20m
Flight
121.97 mi
196.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.97 mi
Kilometers
196.29 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.64 mi
Kilometers
232.77 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskogee
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Muskogee
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
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
Bearden
OK

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

From Norman
72.1 mi
01h 10m
To Muskogee
72.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2334 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    2627 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue Northeast

    5 mi · 8 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Sooner Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Sooner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Interstate 240 Service Road

    85 m · 10 sec · East Interstate 240 Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 240 East, OK 3

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Muskogee

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hancock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98.6 mi · 68%
US 69 North
21.2 mi · 15%
Southeast Expressway
7.73 mi · 5%
Sooner Road
6.41 mi · 4%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.99 mi · 3%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.5 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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bearden
01h 10m from Norman
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Muskogee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Bearden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Norman and 72.6 miles from Muskogee.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Muskogee.

Stop Ideas Near Bearden

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

97 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

97 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

101 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 121.97 mi (196.29 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Muskogee

#2 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
End: West Okmulgee Avenue (-95.369647, 35.747957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.63
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.31 $38.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.63 $23.59 $47.18
Diesel $5.42 $27.62 $55.23

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Muskogee. The current time is 18:27:20.

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.