Origin
Norman, OK
Late night in Norman on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Muskogee, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
144.3 mi
232 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norman, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
This 144.3-mile journey from Norman, OK, to Muskogee, OK, is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 69, with about 21% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $23 for this route. This drive offers a straightforward connection within the Great Plains region, perfect for a quick transition between these Oklahoma locales. With only one recommended stop, it’s an efficient way to cover the distance.
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
72.2 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 98.6 mi | 1h 40m |
| US 69 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Southeast Expressway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Sooner Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| 12th Avenue Northeast | 5 mi | 8m |
| US 64 Business | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Hancock Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 98.6 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 77
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
12th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 77H
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Sooner Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East Interstate 240 Service Road
278 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Interstate 240 Service Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
75 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 40
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 40
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 264B
Toward US 69 North: Muskogee
Use the sharp right lane.
13
Merge onto US 69
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto West Hancock Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hancock Road
15
Turn left onto US 64 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 64 Business
16
Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 2.5-hour duration, this drive is comfortably completed in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to make it when you need it. The longest stretch is on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, so plan your fuel and break needs accordingly before you begin that segment. Keep an eye on your GPS for the frequent turns characteristic of this route to ensure a smooth transition between roads.
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 72.2 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 22m 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 22m 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 Muskogee, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Norman, 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 Norman, OK
This is one driving day of about 144.3 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Norman, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.2 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 120.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 240 East, OK 3
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 240 East, OK 3
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway
Merge onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
120.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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
5
120.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
US 69
Merge onto US 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.56 one way
$45.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.93 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.63 | $5.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Muskogee, OK
Late night in Muskogee on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live 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 39m 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.
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$18
near mile 10
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll experience a mix of road types rather than a continuous interstate cruise. While 21% of the trip utilizes highways, much of your time will be on local roads, requiring attention to turns and changing speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.6 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before transitioning to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience as you navigate through different types of terrain and traffic.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast.
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 144.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 miles (US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Norman, OK
Full guide →Norman is a city in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and in Cleveland County. With a population of 128,000 (2020), it is the third largest city in the state and is home to the University of Oklahoma (popularly known as OU), the state's largest and flagship university.
Arriving in Muskogee, OK
Full guide →Muskogee is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
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 2h 39m. Total distance: 144.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 77 / 12th Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): 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 Muskogee, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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