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Trip from Garvin, OK to Moon, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

28.3 mi

46 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Garvin, OK, OK

Garvin, OK

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Downtown Moon, OK, OK

Moon, OK

Samir Smier

Trip Overview

This 28.3-mile journey from Garvin to Moon, Oklahoma, is a quick and easy trip, taking an estimated 47 minutes to complete. Primarily on OK 3 and US 70, with a good portion on the 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway, this route is a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. There are no designated stops included in this plan, making it a fluid drive that can be easily accommodated into any schedule. Consider this a simple, direct connection perfect for a short hop within the state.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive is largely highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing major roads like OK 3 and US 70. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.3 miles on OK 3, offering a consistent pace. The character of the road is primarily that of a well-maintained highway, designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic detours. Expect a straightforward driving experience as you traverse the landscape, with the majority of your time spent on these key arteries.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 3 and US 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (North Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (Southeast Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 70

Depart onto US 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | North Central Avenue

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | Southeast Washington Street

Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
28 mi into trip | ~45m in | D4765

Turn left onto D4765

Navigation decision point

4
28.2 mi into trip | ~46m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 3 12.3 mi 21m
US 70 8.4 mi 10m
45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway 4.8 mi 8m
Southeast Washington Street 2.2 mi 3m
D4765 0.2 mi <1m
North Central Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
D2225 <0.1 mi <1m
Northwest Martin Luther King Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OK 3 — 12.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garvin, OK and Moon, OK.

1

Start on US 70

8.4 mi · 10 min · US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive

370 ft · 14 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
3

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on OK 3

12 mi · 21 min · OK 3
6

Turn straight onto OK 3

4.8 mi · 8 min · 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway
7

Turn slight left onto D2225

437 ft · 25 sec · D2225
8

Turn left onto D4765

0.2 mi · 37 sec · D4765
9

Turn right

0.1 mi · 52 sec
10

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.42 one way

$8.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.86 $9.72
premium $4.89 $5.45 $10.89
diesel $5.61 $6.25 $12.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
EV Truck/SUV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Garvin, OK

Morning in Garvin on Friday

Local time

6:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moon, OK

Morning in Moon on Friday

Local time

6:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°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

8 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

47m 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 Garvin, OK to Moon, OK covers 28.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are OK 3, US 70, 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Garvin, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.42 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 straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (North Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (Southeast Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Garvin, OK to Moon, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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