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
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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.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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 Effort10/10
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.
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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 SmithUse 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 CityUse 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, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4AToward I 35 South, US 77 South: DallasUse 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 118Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
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
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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.26 one way
$24.51 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 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
Late night
in Holdenville on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moore, OK
Late night
in Moore on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
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.
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.
