Traveling from Muskogee to Warr Acres covers 148.5 miles across the Great Plains, making for a manageable trip that takes approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan on this being a dedicated one-day journey. Expect to spend about $23 on fuel for the trip, which is a modest cost for a cross-region transit. Since you are navigating local roads like South Main Street and West Hancock Road, the drive requires a bit more focus than a simple highway cruise. It is a straightforward route that works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.2 miles from Muskogee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98 mi
1h 39m
South 32nd Street
20.5 mi
22m
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi
14m
Crosstown Expressway
5.6 mi
6m
Will Rogers Expressway
2.9 mi
3m
Northwest 39th Expressway
2.4 mi
3m
South Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 98 mi, about 1h 39m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 27 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,678 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~226 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
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 Muskogee, OK and Warr Acres, OK.
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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
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·14 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
4.7 mi·5 min·Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, AmarilloUse the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·37 sec
Exit 147BToward I 44 East, OK 3 West: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
2.9 mi·3 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74
0.3 mi·23 sec·Lake Hefner Parkway
Exit 123BToward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 123BToward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, BethanyUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
16
Merge onto US Historic 66; OK 66
2.4 mi·3 min·Northwest 39th Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto North MacArthur Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·North MacArthur Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
North MacArthur Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 2-hour and 42-minute drive, try to depart during daylight hours to navigate the local road transitions with ease. You only have one planned stop on the itinerary, so use that time effectively to stretch your legs before tackling the remaining miles. Since fuel costs are estimated at $23, it is wise to top off your tank in Muskogee before heading out, as local roads can sometimes be less predictable for finding service stations than major interstates. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your pace if you encounter local traffic along South 32nd Street. Always keep your GPS active, as the reliance on city streets and local connectors makes turn-by-turn navigation essential for reaching Warr Acres efficiently.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Muskogee, OK, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 33 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warr Acres, 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 148.5 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Muskogee, 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 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 145 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
9
136.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
8
141.3 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 147B
Toward I 44 East, OK 3 West: Tulsa
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144.7 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 123B
Toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Park...
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145 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.69 one way
$49.38 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$26.89
$53.79
premium
$5.18
$30.30
$60.60
diesel
$5.35
$31.28
$62.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.6
0
$15.59
$7.13
Efficient EV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
EV Truck/SUV
59.4
0
$20.79
$9.50
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Forecast as of May 25, 2026
Origin
Muskogee, OK
Afternoon
in Muskogee on Wednesday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Warr Acres, OK
Afternoon
in Warr Acres on Wednesday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 7 mph0% 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
2 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 42m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a unique experience behind the wheel, as this route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstate highways. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate a series of turns along South Main Street, West Hancock Road, and South 32nd Street. This setup creates a technical, turn-heavy atmosphere that contrasts sharply with the typical monotony of high-speed travel. You will find that the road demands your full attention, providing a more hands-on driving experience as you transition through the Great Plains. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you should prepare for a steady, rhythmic pace that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 148.5-mile duration.
Only 8% 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 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near US 64 Business / South Main Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 148.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 136.6 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,316 ft588 ft
Total Climb
884 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
1,316 ft
~148.5 mi in
Elevation Range
728 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Muskogee, OK and Warr Acres, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond and Amarillo.
State Capitol
136.6 mi in|~2h 25m|via I 40; US 270
Edmond
136.6 mi in|~2h 25m|via I 40; US 270
Amarillo
136.6 mi in|~2h 25m|via I 40; US 270
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 2h 42m. Total distance: 148.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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 Warr Acres, 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.6 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 141.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Warr Acres, OK before heading back.
