The drive from Altus, OK to Moore, OK covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway, US 62 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
65.8 miles from Altus, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 131.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Altus, OK to Moore, OK covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 61.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 US 62 / East Broadway Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 131.7 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 (US 62 / East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles (I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281 / Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 62 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto US 62 / East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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47.3 mi into trip|~55m in|US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rogers Lane
5
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281 / Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281 / Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US...
8
125.2 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|OK 37
Take the exit onto OK 37 toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 110
Toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moor...
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131.3 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|South Broadway Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Altus, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
Oklahoma City
60.7 mi in|~1h 11m|via I 44
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi
1h 2m
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
45 mi
50m
US 62
7.4 mi
8m
Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi
4m
Southwest 134th Street
4.5 mi
7m
Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi
3m
East Broadway Street
2.3 mi
5m
Southwest 4th Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on US 283; OK 6
97 ft·10 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 62
2.3 mi·5 min·East Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 62
45 mi·50 min·Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
7.2 mi·8 min·US 62
Toward Rogers LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 62
6
Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
7
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
4.6 mi·4 min·Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 44
61 mi·1 hr 2 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 44; US 62
3.3 mi·3 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto OK 37
0.1 mi·18 sec·OK 37
Exit 110Toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, MooreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto OK 37
4.5 mi·7 min·Southwest 134th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 37
1.4 mi·2 min·Southwest 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Trip Plan
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 65.8 miles from Altus, OK, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 miles.
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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.8 miles or 1h 16m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Altus, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Altus, OK
This is one driving day of about 131.7 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Altus, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.8 mi from Altus, OK
· 1h 16m into the drive
The midpoint is around 65.8 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
Arriving in Moore, OK
The final approach into Moore, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Moore, OK.
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.
Elmer Thomas Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 56.4
Lawton, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+15805813400
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
$18
near mile 131.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.59 one way
$41.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.61
$45.21
premium
$4.89
$25.34
$50.69
diesel
$5.61
$29.08
$58.16
Estimated Tolls: $4.28
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(61.2 mi)$4.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.5
0
$13.83
$6.32
Efficient EV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
EV Truck/SUV
52.7
0
$18.44
$8.43
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Altus, OK
Late night
in Altus on Saturday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moore, OK
Late night
in Moore on Saturday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 28m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Altus, OK to Moore, OK covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway, US 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.8 miles from Altus, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles (I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281 / Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Altus, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
