How far is Nowata, OK from Muskogee, OK?

The driving distance from Nowata, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
86.9 mi
01h 27m
Flight
67.51 mi
108.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.51 mi
Kilometers
108.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.9 mi
Kilometers
139.86 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskogee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nowata
2026-04-18T04:15
Arrive Muskogee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nowata
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
Catoosa
OK

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

From Nowata
43.4 mi
00h 43m
To Muskogee
43.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    33 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US 169 South: Owasso

    20.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee

    890 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Broken Arrow Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    24.9 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Muskogee, Wagoner

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nowata 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
31.3 mi · 36%
Maple Street
22.6 mi · 26%
US 169 South
20.9 mi · 24%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.81 mi · 4%
Representative Sue Tibbs Memorial Highway
3.08 mi · 4%
Broken Arrow Expressway
2.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

24.9 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catoosa
00h 43m from Nowata
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Muskogee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Catoosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Nowata and 43.5 miles from Muskogee.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Muskogee.

Stop Ideas Near Catoosa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Catoosa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Catoosa City Hall

Catoosa , OK
214 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catoosa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

22 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nowata and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 67.51 mi (108.64 km).

Nowata

#1 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Muskogee

#2 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-95.638111, 36.700653)
End: West Okmulgee Avenue (-95.369647, 35.747957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $11.63
Round trip
$23.25
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.63 $23.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.08 $26.15
Premium $4.63 $14.20 $28.40
Diesel $5.42 $16.62 $33.25

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nowata and Muskogee. The current time is 04:15:57.

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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.