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Trip from Holdenville, OK to Moore, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

78.4 mi

126 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

town in Oklahoma, United States

Holdenville, OK

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Downtown Moore, OK, OK

Moore, OK

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Trip Overview

This 78.4-mile drive from Holdenville, Oklahoma to Moore, Oklahoma is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 270, with about half of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $12. Both Holdenville and Moore are situated within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your journey. This straightforward drive is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.2 miles from Holdenville, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 78.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 50% of the travel occurring on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 15.9 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The road character shifts between highway segments and other main roads like East Highway and US 270, providing variety without becoming overly complex. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and more local road driving as you make your way towards Moore.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 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 44.9 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 44.9 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.8 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

7
44.9 mi into trip | ~59m in | OK 3W; US 270

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith

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. Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
45.2 mi into trip | ~1h in | OK 3W; US 270

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
8
61.8 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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 right lane. Exit 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
8
76.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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.

Between Holdenville, OK and Moore, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Dallas.

Fort Smith

44.9 mi in | ~59m | via OK 3W; US 270

Dallas

61.8 mi in | ~1h 18m | via I 240; OK 3

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 15.9 mi 17m
East Highway 14.2 mi 20m
US 270 13.8 mi 17m
Southeast Expressway 12.3 mi 13m
OK 9 12 mi 13m
Wrangler Boulevard West 2.1 mi 3m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 1.7 mi 2m
North Milt Phillips Avenue 1.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 15.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holdenville, OK and Moore, OK.

1

Start on OK 48; US 270 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
2

Turn slight right onto OK 48; US 270 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway of America
3

Turn left onto US 270

14 mi · 20 min · East Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 270

3.8 mi · 5 min · US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto US 270; OK9; OK 3E

2.1 mi · 3 min · Wrangler Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on OK 9; US 270

5.6 mi · 6 min · OK 9; US 270
8

Continue on OK 9; OK 9A; US 270

1.2 mi · 1 min · OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
9

Continue on OK 9; US 270

5.2 mi · 6 min · OK 9; US 270
10

Take the ramp onto US 270

10.0 mi · 11 min · US 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270

0.3 mi · 35 sec · OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270

0.7 mi · 1 min · OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3

16 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3

12 mi · 13 min · Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas Use the right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Use the straight lane.
17

Merge onto I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 8 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
18

Continue on I 35; US 77

1.7 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

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.
20

Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
21

Continue on West Service Road

489 ft · 9 sec · West Service Road
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
22

Continue on North Moore Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Moore Avenue
23

Continue on West Service Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Turn left onto North Broadway Street

486 ft · 15 sec · North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26

Arrive at destination

North Broadway Street

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of just under two hours, this drive offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart at your convenience without worrying about breaking up a long journey. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks as needed, perhaps around the 15.9-mile mark on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if you're looking for a natural pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12; it’s always wise to fill up before departing Holdenville to ensure a smooth trip to Moore.

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 39.2 miles from Holdenville, OK, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 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 17 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.2 miles or 52m 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 23m

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 Holdenville, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Holdenville, OK

This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Holdenville, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 15.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.2 mi from Holdenville, OK · 52m into the drive

human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tecumseh, OK

39 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.

Popular next leg

Tecumseh, OK to Moore, OK

43.4 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Seminole, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shawnee, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Holdenville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.26 one way

$24.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.46 $26.92
premium $4.89 $15.09 $30.17
diesel $5.61 $17.31 $34.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
Efficient EV 19.6 0 $6.86 $3.14
EV Truck/SUV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Holdenville, OK

Night in Holdenville on Thursday

Local time

10:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moore, OK

Night in Moore on Thursday

Local time

10:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Tecumseh, OK

39 mi in

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

1 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

1h 39m 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 Holdenville, OK to Moore, OK covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, East Highway, US 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from Holdenville, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.26 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 78.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 44.9 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.8 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Holdenville, OK and Moore, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Dallas.

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