Hobart to Muskogee is 258.5 miles and takes about 4h 38m via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 183, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma for its entirety, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily navigate surface roads, making it a practical choice for a single-day transit. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is ideal if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.2 miles from Hobart, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98.6 mi
1h 40m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
78.1 mi
1h 20m
US 183
34.1 mi
38m
US 69
20.9 mi
22m
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi
13m
Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi
7m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
East Iris Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 98.6 mi, about 1h 40m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 45 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,626 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~262 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on OK 9 Business
1.8 mi·3 min·East Iris Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 183; OK 9
6.4 mi·7 min·US 183; OK 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 183
28 mi·31 min·US 183
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi·7 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·13 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
10
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 40
1.4 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort SmithUse the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 40
23 mi·23 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 264BToward US 69 North: MuskogeeUse the sharp right lane.
14
Merge onto US 69
21 mi·22 min·US 69
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto West Hancock Road
1.0 mi·2 min·West Hancock Road
16
Turn left onto US 64 Business
1.7 mi·3 min·US 64 Business
17
Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
74 ft·2 sec·West Okmulgee Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m duration, departing in the morning from Hobart is recommended to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire 258.5-mile trip. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing, but it's wise to plan for a break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $46, and services might be less frequent on the surface road sections. The longest stretch on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is nearly 100 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before that segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.2 miles from Hobart, OK, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 57 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.2 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
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 Hobart, 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 Hobart, OK
This is one driving day of about 258.5 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Hobart, 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 98.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 234.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|US 183; OK 9
Turn left onto US 183; OK 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
36 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
5
36.2 mi into trip|~42m in|I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
122.7 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
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234.5 mi into trip|~4h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 69 North: Muskogee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 264B
Toward US 69 North: Muskogee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.17 one way
$76.35 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$42.14
$84.29
premium
$4.72
$48.00
$95.99
diesel
$4.80
$48.81
$97.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.6
0
$27.14
$12.41
Efficient EV
64.6
0
$22.62
$10.34
EV Truck/SUV
103.4
1
$36.19
$16.54
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Hobart, OK
Night
in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 6 to 12 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Muskogee, OK
Night
in Muskogee on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
0 mph58% chanceLive forecast
78°F
Spencer, OK
129 mi in
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
3 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
4h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$18
near mile 115.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 24% highway share, with the majority of your time spent on surface roads. The longest stretch on a highway, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, extends for 98.6 miles. Expect a significant portion of your travel to be on roads with more frequent intersections and varying speed limits, characteristic of a surface road profile. You'll notice the transition from more open highway cruising to navigating through towns and rural areas.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.6 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 183; OK 9.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 258.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.8 miles (US 183; OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,560 ft575 ft
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
1,105 ft
Highest Point
1,560 ft
~55.4 mi in
Elevation Range
985 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 258.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 183; OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Muskogee, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
