Origin
Wagoner, OK
Late night in Wagoner on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wagoner, 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
26m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wagoner, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
Wagoner, OK to Muskogee, OK is 18.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via OK 16, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey from one Oklahoma town to another. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as part of a larger excursion. You'll mainly be on state highways, so expect a driving experience that's a bit more local than a major interstate. It's a simple drive that requires minimal planning, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without a fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 16 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| North York Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Shawnee Bypass | 1 mi | 1m |
| South McQuarrie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Cherokee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 16
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wagoner, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Cherokee Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto OK 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South McQuarrie Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right
425 ft
·
10 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight right onto OK 16
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 16
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
OK 16
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 16
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 16
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 16
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto OK 16
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North York Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 62; OK 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Shawnee Bypass
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 62 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
US 62 Business; US 64 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 51 / East Cherokee Street
Depart onto OK 51 / East Cherokee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 51 / South McQuarrie Avenue
Turn right onto OK 51 / South McQuarrie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
OK 16 / North York Street
Turn right onto OK 16 / North York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 62; OK 16 / East Shawnee Bypass
Turn right onto US 62; OK 16 / East Shawnee Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 62 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 Business / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Muskogee on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
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
17 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
26m 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?
This drive is a mixed bag, with about 46% of the journey on highway, interspersed with local street driving. You'll experience your longest uninterrupted stretch for 8.4 miles along OK 16, which should provide a consistent pace. As you approach Muskogee, expect the road to transition from state highway to more urban street driving, with North York Street and North Main Street forming the final approach. The overall feel is less of a dedicated highway cruise and more of a connection between communities, reflecting its short distance.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on OK 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 51 / East Cherokee Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 18.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (OK 51 / East Cherokee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (OK 51 / South McQuarrie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (OK 16 / North York Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on OK 16. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (OK 51 / East Cherokee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (OK 51 / South McQuarrie Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (OK 16 / North York Street): 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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