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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.72 mi
00h 52m
Flight
38.27 mi
61.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.27 mi
Kilometers
61.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.01 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskogee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT
Return by in Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sallisaw
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Muskogee
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sallisaw
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
Webbers Falls
OK

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

From Sallisaw
23.5 mi
00h 26m
To Muskogee
26.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · North Wheeler Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Opdyke Street

    1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Iola Avenue

    2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ruth Avenue

    2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard

    92 m · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    21.1 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

    122 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1840 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 4 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward To OK 165 West: Hancock Street

    1253 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Hancock Street

    964 ft · 18 sec · East Hancock Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Hancock Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Hancock Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South York Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South York Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chandler Road

    2793 ft · 1 min · Chandler Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Okmulgee Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Okmulgee Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 42%
Muskogee Turnpike
18.6 mi · 37%
East Hancock Road
1.6 mi · 3%
East Okmulgee Avenue
1.23 mi · 2%
South York Street
1 mi · 2%
North Wheeler Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webbers Falls
00h 26m from Sallisaw
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

105 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sallisaw and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 38.27 mi (61.59 km).

Sallisaw

#1 Sallisaw

City in Oklahoma

Population8,453
Coordinates35.4603700, -94.7874500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Muskogee

#2 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.78723, 35.460429)
End: West Okmulgee Avenue (-95.369647, 35.747957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.63
Round trip
$13.25
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sallisaw and Muskogee. The current time is 07:31:11.

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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.