Origin
Muskogee, OK
Night in Muskogee on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muskogee, OK to Tulsa, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
49.2 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
This quick 49.4-mile journey from Muskogee, OK to Tulsa, OK takes about 52 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving and a low fuel cost of around $8, it's an economical option for exploring the Great Plains region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local, community-focused drive rather than an open highway experience. You'll be navigating through familiar streets like North 2nd Street, West Broadway Street, and North 7th Street. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, this trip offers flexibility for when you choose to depart and how you structure your time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 25.3 mi | 23m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North 32nd Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Boston Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East 13th Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 25.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Tulsa
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 351
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on OK 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 3rd Street South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Muskogee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street
Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left toward Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Tulsa
7
47.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Detroit Avenue, Downtown
7
49 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
East 3rd Street South
At end of road, turn left onto East 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
49.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
South Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto South Boulder Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.69 one way
$15.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.86 | $21.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.77
Muskogee Turnpike
(25.3 mi)
$1.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Tulsa, OK
Night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 for this entire trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route is designed for navigating through towns and cities rather than covering long distances quickly. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of due to the frequent turns, you'll likely experience a varied pace as you transition through different local road segments. This drive feels more like a series of connected neighborhood journeys, requiring your attention to navigation rather than the relaxation of a high-speed cruise.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Broken Arrow Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 49.2 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 1.9 miles (US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
Full guide →Tulsa calls itself the "Oil Capital of the World." Here, the age of the oil boom found its center. A small town by US standards, metropolitan luxuries such as theater, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping are found in a state known for sparsely populated farming communities. The picturesque downtown is surrounded by rolling hills covered with prairie grasses and ancient forests, a first impression that soon reveals world-class architecture and museums of art, miles of biking and walking trails, and huge parks. With a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, a trip to Tulsa can easily fit several weeks of touring.
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 59m. Total distance: 49.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.77 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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. 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 1.9 miles (US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tulsa, 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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