Muldrow, OK to Harrison, OK is 21 miles and takes about 30m via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive connecting two points within the Great Plains region, both in Oklahoma. Given its brief length, you'll find this route is less about the journey and more about efficiently reaching your destination. It's a straightforward trip with minimal time commitment, making it ideal for adding to another travel plan or for a quick local errand.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
12.6 mi
13m
Cherokee Avenue
3.4 mi
5m
CR N4580
3 mi
7m
South Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Kerr Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~844 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,166
Quietest
2 AM
~106 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
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 Muldrow, OK and Harrison, OK.
1
Start on OK 64B
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·13 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 308Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, PoteauUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
130 ft·5 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 59
0.8 mi·1 min·Kerr Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
3.4 mi·5 min·Cherokee Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto CR N4580
3.0 mi·7 min·CR N4580
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
CR N4580
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
13.7 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
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 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Pot...
7
13.9 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14.7 mi into trip|~17m in|US 64 / Cherokee Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Cherokee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
18.1 mi into trip|~23m in|CR N4580
Turn left onto CR N4580
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg7 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$3.42
$6.85
premium
$4.72
$3.90
$7.80
diesel
$4.80
$3.97
$7.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 71% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.3
0
$2.21
$1.01
Efficient EV
5.3
0
$1.84
$0.84
EV Truck/SUV
8.4
0
$2.94
$1.34
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Muldrow, OK
Late night
in Muldrow on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued July 13 at 5:52AM CDT until July 13 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Harrison, OK
Late night
in Harrison on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued July 13 at 5:52AM CDT until July 13 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving. You'll primarily be on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Cherokee Avenue, with a brief segment on CR N4580. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This drive involves frequent changes in direction, characteristic of navigating through local roads and communities rather than open highway travel. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with more frequent adjustments.
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: 12.6 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
572 ft490 ft
Total Climb
151 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
572 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
81 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Muldrow, OK to Harrison, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Poteau along the way.
Poteau
13.7 mi in|~15m
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 30m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 Harrison, 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: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrison, OK before heading back.
