Connecting Edmond to Muskogee covers 146.3 miles of Oklahoma landscape, typically requiring about 2 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via I-35 South, the Shannon Miller Parkway, and the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect to budget approximately $22 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the entire trip. It is a straightforward, practical route for travelers looking to move between these two Oklahoma hubs efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.7 miles from Edmond, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi
1h 25m
Muskogee Turnpike
24.9 mi
23m
Skelly Bypass
9.5 mi
11m
US 69
6 mi
8m
Broken Arrow Expressway
4.9 mi
5m
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.8 mi
4m
East 2nd Street
3 mi
5m
Shannon Miller Parkway
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
3.0 mi·5 min·East 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp onto OK 66
0.3 mi·35 sec·OK 66
Toward I 35 South: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35; OK 66
2.8 mi·3 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35; OK 66
0.6 mi·41 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 344
0.4 mi·32 sec·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on I 44
86 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
8.3 mi·10 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: JoplinUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 231Toward Broken Arrow, Muskogee, East 31st Street, Memorial DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·26 sec
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, MuskogeeUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
4.9 mi·5 min·Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 51
379 ft·5 sec·Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
14
Continue on OK 51
3.8 mi·4 min·Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 351
25 mi·23 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward Muskogee, WagonerUse the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft·5 sec
18
Merge onto US 69
6.0 mi·8 min·US 69
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
2.0 mi·4 min·West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Trip Plan
Since this 146.3-mile trip is manageable in one go, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule rather than rushing to beat daylight. With 0 planned stops in the data, try to build in your own breaks to maintain focus during the turn-heavy segments. Be mindful that the lack of highway driving means you should account for potential traffic lights and local speed limit shifts that could impact your 2h 14m estimated travel time. Keeping your fuel budget around $22 is a good baseline, but keep an eye on local gas prices as you move through different municipalities. A smart way to handle this trip is to map out your specific turns along the Shannon Miller Parkway and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway ahead of time to avoid confusion.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Edmond, OK, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 Edmond, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edmond, OK
This is one driving day of about 145.4 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Edmond, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 137 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.6 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
94.6 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
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102.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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...
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103 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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...
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137 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.73 one way
$45.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.96
$49.92
premium
$4.89
$27.98
$55.96
diesel
$5.61
$32.10
$64.20
Estimated Tolls: $6.07
Turner Turnpike
(86.1 mi)$4.31
Muskogee Turnpike
(24.9 mi)$1.74
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(0.4 mi)$0.02
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
$23
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.6
0
$15.27
$6.98
Efficient EV
36.4
0
$12.72
$5.82
EV Truck/SUV
58.2
0
$20.36
$9.31
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Edmond, OK
Night
in Edmond on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Muskogee, OK
Night
in Muskogee on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
15 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
2h 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the journey spans 146.3 miles, the route relies on a mix of local roads and parkways, meaning you will need to stay alert for frequent directional changes. The highway share is zero, indicating that your time is spent on surface-level roads that require more active navigation than a standard freeway sprint. Because there are no designated long, uninterrupted stretches, the pace remains steady and necessitates constant engagement with the road. This character makes the drive feel more like a deliberate local traversal than a high-speed transit.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Muskogee Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 145.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edmond, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow, Fort Smith and Wagoner.
Broken Arrow
102.8 mi in|~1h 48m
Fort Smith
112.1 mi in|~1h 59m|via OK 351
Wagoner
137 mi in|~2h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 145.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.07 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Muskogee, OK before heading back.
