Oklahoma State Highway 80
State Highway 80 is a north–south state highway in eastern Oklahoma. It runs from Fort Gibson in Muskogee County to Hulbert in Cherokee County. It is 20.47 miles (32.94 km) long[1][2] and has one lettered spur route, SH-80A.[2]
State Highway 80 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Maintained by ODOT | ||||
Length | 20.47 mi[1][2] (32.94 km) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
south end | US 62 / SH-10 in Fort Gibson | |||
north end | SH-51 in Hulbert | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | Oklahoma | |||
Highway system | ||||
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Route description
SH-80 begins at US-62/SH-10 just south of Fort Gibson.[2] After heading through Fort Gibson, it enters Cherokee County. It roughly parallels the Cherokee/Wagoner County line before meeting the east end of State Highway 251A. It then heads east before curving back north and zig-zagging to its northern end with SH-51.[1]
The route is known for its winding curves as it traverses the eastern shores of Fort Gibson Lake and is popular among motorcyclists.[3][4]
Junction list
County | Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes |
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Muskogee | Fort Gibson | 0.0 | 0.0 | US 62 / SH-10 | Southern terminus |
1.9 | 3.1 | SH-80A | |||
2.2 | 3.5 | SH-80A | |||
Cherokee | | 7.0 | 11.3 | SH-251A | |
Hulbert | 20.4 | 32.8 | SH-51 | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
SH-80A
SH-80A is an alternate route of SH-80 through the east side of Fort Gibson. It is 0.85 miles (1.37 km) in length and connects to SH-80 at both ends.[2]
References
- Control Section Maps (PDF) (Map). Oklahoma Department of Transportation. March 2018. § 11: Cherokee County. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- Control Section Maps (PDF) (Map). Oklahoma Department of Transportation. March 2018. § 51: Muskogee County. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- "Oklahoma Motorcycle Guide" (PDF). Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- Dragoo, Bill; Dragoo, Dragoo (October 5, 2022). "The Best Motorcycle Ride in Eastern Oklahoma". Rider. Retrieved October 23, 2022.