Transportation and Infrastructure
At the Crossroads of Opportunity
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Situated near the geographic heart of the U.S., Okmulgee offers powerful logistical advantages. We may not be the center of the universe—but we’re right where you want to be when moving products across the country or around the globe.
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Whether you're a manufacturer, distributor, or logistics provider, Okmulgee puts your business within reach of key domestic and international markets.
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Highway Access
Okmulgee sits on U.S. Highway 75, just 35 miles south of Tulsa, and within reach of three major interstates:
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I-44 – 35 miles north
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I-40 – 14 miles south
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I-35 – 100 miles west at “America’s Crossroads,” where all three routes converge
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Additional major truck routes include U.S. Highways 75 and 69, both running north-south through the central U.S. corridor.
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Okmulgee is also strategically positioned between two major metros:
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Dallas–Fort Worth (250 miles)
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Kansas City (275 miles)
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Airports​
Okmulgee is served by multiple airport options that make business travel, corporate aviation, and cargo operations seamless:
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Okmulgee Regional Airport – Just 3.2 miles northeast of town, this general aviation airport features a 5,140-foot runway capable of handling most business jets. It offers a 24-hour credit fueling system for both jet fuel and avgas, making it a convenient hub for executive travel and flight operations.
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Jones/Riverside Airport (RVS) – Located 30 minutes north in Jenks, this regional airport is a popular choice for flight schools, private aviation, and corporate aircraft needing access near the Tulsa metro area.
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Tulsa International Airport (TUL) – Just 46 miles north, TUL puts 95% of the U.S. population within a 2.5-hour flight time. It provides a full range of domestic and international services with six major airlines offering direct flights to 19+ nonstop destinations. Tulsa International is also equipped to handle air cargo operations, making it a key piece of your logistics strategy.
Port Access
Okmulgee businesses benefit from proximity to two strategic inland ports that provide cost-effective access to global markets via the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS), which connects to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico:
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Tulsa Port of Catoosa – Located just 55 miles north, this is one of the largest, most inland, ice-free ports in the U.S. It offers multimodal access via barge, rail (BNSF), and truck, supporting bulk, breakbulk, and containerized freight. The port is home to over 70 companies engaged in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
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Port of Muskogee – Just 60 miles southeast, this public port handles a diverse mix of industrial and agricultural products, with on-site access to rail (Union Pacific), barge, and highway connections. The Port of Muskogee also offers Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) status, warehousing, and transloading services.
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Together, these ports provide efficient, inland waterway access to domestic and international markets while reducing freight costs and increasing multimodal flexibility for manufacturers and distributors.
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Railway
​The BNSF Railway mainline runs directly through Okmulgee, providing national rail service and access to key intermodal markets.
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Industrial sites with planned or existing rail spur connections are available, including in the Okmulgee Business Complex.
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BNSF’s service supports both manifest and unit train movement, ideal for bulk materials, finished goods, or heavy equipment.
