How far is Pauls Valley, OK from Muskogee, OK?
The driving distance from Pauls Valley, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pauls Valley and Muskogee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pauls Valley and Muskogee.
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Start on West Grant Avenue
16.2 mi · 21 min · West Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto North Forrest Avenue
11.1 mi · 13 min · North Forrest Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1094 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
12.7 mi · 15 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Wrangler Boulevard West
1.7 mi · 3 min · Wrangler Boulevard West
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Turn left onto North Milt Phillips Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
40.1 mi · 40 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
23.1 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Muskogee
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto West Hancock Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pauls Valley and Muskogee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
40.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pauls Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskogee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pauls Valley to Muskogee?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Pauls Valley and 80.5 miles from Muskogee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pauls Valley and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskogee.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pauls Valley and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 125.6 mi (202.14 km).
#1 Pauls Valley
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,100 |
| Coordinates | 34.7400800, -97.2222500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Okmulgee Avenue (-95.369647, 35.747957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.23 | $48.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
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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