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Trip from Poteau, 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

1h 36m

Distance

79 mi

127 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Poteau, OK, OK

Poteau, OK

cottonbro CG studio

city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 79-mile journey from Poteau, Oklahoma, to Muskogee, Oklahoma, will take you about 1 hour and 36 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US 59 and the Muskogee Turnpike, this route offers a mixed driving experience and can easily be accomplished in a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for a short road trip within the Great Plains region. You'll spend about 55% of your time on highways, making for a relatively efficient trip. This drive is ideal for a quick hop between these two Oklahoma towns.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.5 miles from Poteau, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Broadway Street — —
Beard Avenue — —
Paul Mathies Drive — —
Circle Drive — —
North Broadway Street — —
Broadway — —
I 40 West — —
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Broadway Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poteau, OK and Muskogee, OK.

1

Start on Dewey Avenue

56 ft · 8 sec · Dewey Avenue
2

Turn left onto South Broadway Street

115 ft · 4 sec · South Broadway Street
3

Turn right onto Beard Avenue

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Beard Avenue
4

Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Paul Mathies Drive
5

Continue on Circle Drive

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Circle Drive
6

Turn left onto North Broadway Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway Street
7

Continue straight

7.7 mi · 11 min
8

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 3 min
9

Continue straight

318 ft · 5 sec
10

Turn left onto Broadway

5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway
11

Continue straight

15 mi · 17 min
12

Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 40 West: Oklahoma City
13

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

21 mi · 21 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14

Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa

400 ft · 5 sec · OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
15

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 24 sec
16

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

14 mi · 14 min · Muskogee Turnpike
17

Keep slight left to continue on Muskogee Turnpike

4.3 mi · 4 min · Muskogee Turnpike
18

Take the exit slight right toward To OK 165 West: Hancock Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · To OK 165 West: Hancock Street
19

Turn left onto East Hancock Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · East Hancock Street
20

Continue on East Hancock Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Hancock Road
21

Turn right onto South York Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · South York Street
22

Turn left onto Chandler Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Chandler Road
23

Continue on East Okmulgee Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Okmulgee Avenue
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 36 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave Poteau when it's most convenient for you, as there are no designated stops in the provided data. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated $12 fuel cost is based on the total mileage. The longest stretch on US 59 is a good point to note for potential fuel or rest breaks if needed, though this drive is short enough that you likely won't require extensive stops.

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 39.5 miles from Poteau, OK, or about 48m into the drive.

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 17 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.5 miles or 48m 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 22m

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 Poteau, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Poteau, OK

This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Poteau, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Harrison, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrison, OK

40 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

Panama, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrison, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Poteau, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Poteau, Oklahoma

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19187210220

Visit website

Rustic Cantina LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vian, Oklahoma

1.4 mi

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Queen City & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 79

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+19189122367

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Poteau, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19187210220

Visit website

Rustic Cantina LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.2

Vian, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19182356344

Visit website

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.9

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19187740700

Visit website

Burger Barn

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.4

Webbers Falls, Oklahoma

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+19184642890

Visit website

Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+19186860243

Visit website

Queen City & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 79

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+19189122367

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.35 one way

$24.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.56 $27.12
premium $4.89 $15.20 $30.41
diesel $5.61 $17.44 $34.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.79
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.91 $3.16
EV Truck/SUV 31.6 0 $11.06 $5.06

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Poteau, OK

Night in Poteau on Saturday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muskogee, OK

Night in Muskogee on Saturday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

64°F

Harrison, OK

40 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 36m 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?

The drive from Poteau to Muskogee features a blend of highway and local road travel, with 55% of the route on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.6 miles on US 59, which will give you a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and the Muskogee Turnpike offer faster-paced driving segments, interspersed with sections that might feel more like traditional two-lane roads. Overall, expect a mixed drive that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Broadway Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Poteau, OK to Muskogee, OK is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poteau, OK to Muskogee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

605 ft 460 ft

Total Climb

319 ft

Total Descent

203 ft

Highest Point

605 ft

~79 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 79 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Poteau, OK to Muskogee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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