How far is Sallisaw, OK from Muskogee, OK?
The driving distance from Sallisaw, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sallisaw and Muskogee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sallisaw and Muskogee.
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Start on the route
11 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street
3056 ft · 1 min · North Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue
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Continue on West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
92 m · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
122 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1840 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
4.3 mi · 4 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward To OK 165 West: Hancock Street
1253 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Hancock Street
964 ft · 18 sec · East Hancock Street
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Continue on East Hancock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Hancock Road
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Turn right onto South York Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South York Street
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Turn left onto Chandler Road
2793 ft · 1 min · Chandler Road
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Continue on East Okmulgee Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 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 Sallisaw 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
21.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sallisaw and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Sallisaw to Muskogee?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Webbers Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Sallisaw and 26.2 miles from Muskogee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sallisaw and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Muskogee.
Stop Ideas Near Webbers Falls
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 Sallisaw and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 38.27 mi (61.59 km).
#1 Sallisaw
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.4603700, -94.7874500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
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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