Origin
Cushing, OK
Late night in Cushing on Friday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cushing, OK to Muskogee, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
95.4 mi
154 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cushing, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cushing, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 95.4 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, OK 33, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.9 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Cushing, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 24.9 mi | 23m |
| OK 33 | 23.9 mi | 27m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 9m |
| Skelly Bypass | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| US 69 | 6 mi | 8m |
| East Main Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 24.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cushing, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on OK 33; CR EW71
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Hough Avenue
211 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Hough Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto East North Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East North Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East North Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 44
10 mi
·
9 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 231
Toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
21
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on OK 351
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Use the right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
5 sec
25
Merge onto US 69
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.7 miles from Cushing, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muskogee, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cushing, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cushing, OK
This is one driving day of about 95.4 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Cushing, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Muskogee Turnpike for about 24.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Cushing, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Hough Avenue
Turn left onto North Hough Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
44.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
8
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 231
Toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street...
8
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Muskogee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Mu...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.79 one way
$29.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.26
Muskogee Turnpike
(24.9 mi)
$1.74
Turner Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Muskogee, OK
Late night in Muskogee on Friday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
95.4 mi in 1h 53m, mostly highway — 24.9 mi of that is on Muskogee Turnpike.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and OK 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Hough Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Hough Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
960 ft
551 ft
Total Climb
248 ft
Total Descent
576 ft
Highest Point
960 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
409 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cushing, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow, Fort Smith and Wagoner.
Broken Arrow
52.8 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Fort Smith
62.1 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via OK 351
Wagoner
87 mi in
|
~1h 38m
About the Cities
Starting in Cushing, OK
Full guide →Arriving in Muskogee, OK
Full guide →Founded 1898
Muskogee is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
Top landmarks
- • Severs Hotel — hotel building in Muskogee, Oklahoma
- • A.W. Patterson House — house in Muskogee, Oklahoma
- • Ed Edmondson United States Courthouse — Government building in Muskogee, Oklahoma
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 95.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.26 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Muskogee, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Hough Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Muskogee, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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