Origin
Verdigris, OK
Night in Verdigris on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verdigris, 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
58m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verdigris, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt through the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 50.1-mile connection between Verdigris and Muskogee is a straightforward choice. Expect to spend about 58 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal excursion to tackle in a single day. You will primarily navigate a network of toll roads, including the Will Rogers, Creek, and Muskogee Turnpikes. With an estimated fuel cost of around $7, it is a budget-friendly trip that doesn't require complex logistics or an overnight stay. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing speed over sightseeing to get you to your destination quickly. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local region, the predictability of this drive allows for a hassle-free journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 23.3 mi | 21m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Creek Turnpike | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| US 69 | 6 mi | 8m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| OK 66 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| OK 266 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR S4110 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 23.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verdigris, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on CR E540
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
CR E540
2
Turn right onto CR S4110
324 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR S4110
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto OK 266
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
OK 266
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 44 West: Will Rogers Turnpike, Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward PIKEPASS Only
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 44
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 364
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward OK 51 West, OK 351 East: Tulsa, Muskogee
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee
Use the sharp right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward OK 351 East: Muskogee
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto OK 351
23 mi
·
21 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward Muskogee, Wagoner
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
5 sec
18
Merge onto US 69
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
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 25 miles from Verdigris, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
9
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Will Rogers Turnpike, Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Will Rogers Turnpike, Tulsa
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
OK 364 / Will Rogers Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Will Rogers Turnpike toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulpa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 364 West: Broken Arrow, Jenks, Sapulp...
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward OK 51 West, OK 351 East: Tulsa, Muskogee
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 OK 51 West, OK 351 East: Tulsa, Muskogee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.51
Muskogee Turnpike
(23.3 mi)
$1.63
Creek Turnpike
(7.4 mi)
$0.51
Will Rogers Turnpike
(7.4 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Muskogee, OK
Night in Muskogee on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m 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 high-speed, highway-focused experience as 91% of your journey takes place on major roads. The drive maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle in for the ride without the frequent interruptions of local traffic lights or stop-and-go city driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Muskogee Turnpike, which features the route's longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.3 miles. Because you are primarily utilizing the state's turnpike system, the road surface is generally well-maintained and built for steady travel. It is a functional, no-frills drive that emphasizes getting from point A to point B with as little friction as possible.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on Muskogee Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Will Rogers Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 50.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Verdigris, OK and Muskogee, OK, road signs point toward Jenks, Sapulpa and Wagoner.
Jenks
8.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via OK 364
Sapulpa
8.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via OK 364
Wagoner
41.7 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.51 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.
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 Muskogee, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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