Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
96.6 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickson, OK
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Moore, OK
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The drive from Dickson, OK to Moore, OK covers 96.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, US 177 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.10 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
48.3 miles from Dickson, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 96.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 96.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 177.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 45m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (OK 53): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (I 35; OK 53 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 177
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto OK 53 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 35; OK 53 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OK 37: South 4th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 57 mi | 58m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| US 177 | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| General Street | 7 mi | 8m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| OK 53 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Peter Wates Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson, OK and Moore, OK.
Start on US 177; OK 199
Turn right onto US 177
Turn left onto OK 53
Continue on OK 53
Turn left onto OK 53
Take the ramp onto OK 53
Merge onto I 35; OK 53
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35; US 77
Take the exit
Continue on South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 53m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dickson, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dickson, OK
This is one driving day of about 96.6 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Dickson, OK · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.1 miles from Dickson, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$15.10 one way
$30.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dickson on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Moore on Friday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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