How far is Okmulgee, OK from Okemah, OK?
The driving distance from Okmulgee, OK to Okemah, OK is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okmulgee and Okemah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okmulgee and Okemah.
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Start on East 6th Street
11 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Wood Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
1226 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
2970 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 18 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, OK 27: Okemah, Wetumka
1191 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Woody Guthrie Boulevard
3066 ft · 1 min · Woody Guthrie Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Atlanta Street
20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Okmulgee and Okemah.
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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Okmulgee to Okemah?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 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?
Henryetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Okmulgee and 16.5 miles from Okemah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Henryetta
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okmulgee and Okemah. Straight-line distance: 23.43 mi (37.71 km).
#1 Okmulgee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 11,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.6234400, -95.9605500 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
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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