Origin
El Reno, OK
Late night in El Reno on Friday
Local time
2:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from El Reno, OK to Moore, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
45m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Reno, OK
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Moore, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Reno, OK to Moore, OK covers 37.2 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike, Airport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from El Reno, OK to Moore, OK covers 37.2 miles and takes about 45m, 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 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near I 40 Business.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
9
28.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 115
Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dalla...
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward North 12th 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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 118
Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5t...
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 El Reno, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
28.5 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 240; US 62; OK 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Airport Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| South Rock Island Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Reno, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on I 40 Business; US Historic 66
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Sunset Drive
2
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
323 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Choctaw Avenue
3
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Wade Street
4
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rock Island Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
6
Enter roundabout
25 ft
·
0 sec
7
Continue
419 ft
·
5 sec
8
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 40 Business
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Use the sharp right lane.
11
Merge onto I 40; US 270
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 138B
Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 344 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 344
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 240
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on I 240
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 240
19
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
Exit 115
Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southeast Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on I 35; US 77
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 118
Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
27
Continue on West Service Road
489 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Service Road
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
28
Continue on North Moore Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Moore Avenue
29
Continue on West Service Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from El Reno, OK · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from El Reno, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moore, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Moore, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(5.8 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Moore, OK
Late night in Moore on Friday
Local time
2:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
5 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
45m 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 El Reno, OK to Moore, OK covers 37.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike, Airport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from El Reno, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.82 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 is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from El Reno, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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