Muskogee, OK to Jones, OK is 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 27m via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive through Oklahoma. With minimal highway time and a short duration, it's a practical option for a quick transit. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, making it a less demanding drive than one dominated by interstates. Plan for this to be a simple point-to-point trip with little need for overnight stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
67.7 miles from Muskogee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
92.1 mi
1h 33m
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi
22m
Kickapoo Turnpike
12.7 mi
12m
East Britton Road
3.9 mi
8m
South Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
1m
West Hancock Road
1 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 92.1 mi, about 1h 33m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~660 veh/hr typical
· worst 866
Quietest
2 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.1×
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 Muskogee, OK and Jones, OK.
1
Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business
74 ft·6 sec·West Okmulgee Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.7 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto West Hancock Road
1.0 mi·2 min·West Hancock Road
4
Turn left onto US 64; US 69
21 mi·22 min·South 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 40
23 mi·22 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 40
69 mi·1 hr 10 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·49 sec
Exit 170Toward EdmondUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 335
12 mi·11 min·Kickapoo Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto Kickapoo Turnpike
0.4 mi·44 sec·Kickapoo Turnpike
Exit 144Toward JonesUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto East Britton Road
3.9 mi·8 min·East Britton Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Choctaw Road
358 ft·13 sec·North Choctaw Road
14
Turn slight left onto East Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 27 minute drive time and 135.4 mile distance, leaving Muskogee in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of flexibility. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, so keep an eye out for local traffic patterns and speed limit changes. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's wise to fill up before you leave Muskogee or at a convenient point along the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your morning activities.
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 67.7 miles from Muskogee, OK, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jones, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Muskogee, 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 Muskogee, OK
This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Muskogee, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 92.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 130.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 64 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 64 Business / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.3 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
5
23.9 mi into trip|~29m in|I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
117.5 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward Edmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 170
Toward Edmond
7
130.3 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|Kickapoo Turnpike
Take the exit onto Kickapoo Turnpike toward Jones
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144
Toward Jones
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.00 one way
$39.99 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$22.07
$44.15
premium
$4.72
$25.14
$50.28
diesel
$4.80
$25.57
$51.13
Estimated Tolls: $0.86
Kickapoo Turnpike
(12.2 mi)$0.86
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
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.6
0
$14.22
$6.50
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.85
$5.42
EV Truck/SUV
54.2
0
$18.96
$8.67
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Muskogee, OK
Morning
in Muskogee on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SE 0 to 5 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jones, OK
Morning
in Jones on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 7 mph33% chanceLive 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
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
2h 27m 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.
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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$18
near mile 135.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with only about 9% on highways like the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 92.1 miles along the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. You'll experience a transition from highway cruising to navigating local roads. Expect a mix of rural and suburban environments as you approach your destination.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 92.1 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64 Business / South Main Street.
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 135.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 64 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,115 ft579 ft
Total Climb
698 ft
Total Descent
190 ft
Highest Point
1,115 ft
~106.4 mi in
Elevation Range
536 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 Muskogee, OK to Jones, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Edmond along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 135.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 92.1 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.86 in tolls one way, starting with Kickapoo 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 Jones, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jones, OK before heading back.
