Origin
Idabel, OK
Afternoon in Idabel on Monday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Idabel, OK to Moore, OK
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
243.7 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moore, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Idabel, OK to Moore, OK covers 243.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Central Avenue, Northwest Martin Luther King Drive, Northwest Texas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.02 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
121.9 miles from Idabel, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 243.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Idabel, OK to Moore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Martin Luther King Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Texas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idabel, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
371 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
4
Turn right onto Northwest Texas Avenue
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Texas Avenue
5
Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
44 mi
·
49 min
·
Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
104 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
8
Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
197 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
12
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
13
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street
16
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
17
Continue on West Service Road
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Service Road
18
Continue on North Moore Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Moore Avenue
19
Continue on West Service Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Service Road
20
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
486 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Broadway Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.9 miles from Idabel, OK, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Idabel, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Idabel, OK
This is one driving day of about 243.7 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Idabel, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Idabel, OK · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Idabel, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Moore, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.02 one way
$74.03 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.81 | $81.61 |
| premium | $4.80 | $46.01 | $92.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.14 | $108.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.59 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.32 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.12 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Moore on Monday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
3h 49m 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 Idabel, OK to Moore, OK covers 243.7 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Central Avenue, Northwest Martin Luther King Drive, Northwest Texas Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.9 miles from Idabel, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Idabel, OK to Moore, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Idabel, OK to Moore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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