How far is Sulphur, OK from Muskogee, OK?
The driving distance from Sulphur, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Sulphur and Muskogee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Muskogee.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · West Vinita Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward OK 301 East: Ada
1335 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
916 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South 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 · 35 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 Sulphur 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sulphur and 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 Sulphur to Muskogee?
The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 79 miles from Sulphur and 79.5 miles from Muskogee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.17 one way or $42.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sulphur and 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 Sulphur and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 124.5 mi (200.37 km).
#1 Sulphur
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 4,990 |
| Coordinates | 34.5078700, -96.9683500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.85 | $51.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.27 | $60.54 |
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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