Origin
Fort Gibson, OK
Morning in Fort Gibson on Sunday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Gibson, OK to Muskogee, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Gibson, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Fort Gibson and Muskogee is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 9.2 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Since both towns are located within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, you will experience a consistent local landscape throughout the drive. With a fuel cost estimated at only $1, this is an incredibly economical route that requires zero mid-trip stops. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short excursion, the simplicity of this path allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran's Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Poplar Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Georgetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Hickory Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Scott Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Gibson, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on OK 80
266 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Lee Street
2
Turn left onto West Hickory Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Hickory Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Scott Street
436 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Scott Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto West Poplar Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Poplar Street
5
Continue on North Georgetown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Georgetown Road
6
Turn right onto US 62
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 62 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Hickory Avenue
Turn left onto West Hickory Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Scott Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Scott Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Poplar Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 62 / Veteran's Memorial Highway
Turn right onto US 62 / Veteran's Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 62 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 Business / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Muskogee on Sunday
Local time
6:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
14m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that moves away from high-speed interstate travel. While there is no highway share on this route, you will navigate via Veteran's Memorial Highway, North Main Street, and West Poplar Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5-mile segment along Veteran's Memorial Highway. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise. The pace remains steady as you transition between these specific thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Hickory Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Hickory Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Scott Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Gibson, OK
Full guide →Fort Gibson is a town in the Green Country Region of Oklahoma, dating from 1824. This is the longest-lived town from Indian Territory days and was originally the planned site for the Capitol of the State of Sequoyah that never was.
Arriving in Muskogee, OK
Full guide →Muskogee is in the Green Country region of 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 14m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.1 miles (West Hickory Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Scott Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (West Poplar Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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