Origin
Moore, OK
Afternoon in Moore on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moore, OK to Alva, OK
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
161.3 mi
260 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Photo: Tomás Asurmendi
Trip Overview
The drive from Moore, OK to Alva, OK covers 161.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m 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, OK 51A, OK 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.50 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
80.6 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Moore, OK to Alva, OK covers 161.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m, 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 36 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 38 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 3.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 161.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
6
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn slight right toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 120A
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
8
51.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
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 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
6
51.9 mi into trip
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~59m in
|
US 281 Spur
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Moore, OK to Alva, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga along the way.
Watonga
51.6 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 38 mi | 39m |
| OK 51A | 22.5 mi | 26m |
| OK 8 | 19 mi | 24m |
| CR N2560 | 15.1 mi | 25m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| US 64 | 12 mi | 17m |
| OK 58 | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| US 60 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 38 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Alva, OK.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northwest 5th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
5
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
8
Continue on US 62
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 62
9
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 120A
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40; US 270
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
483 ft
·
11 sec
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 8; US 281
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 8; US 281
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi
·
54 sec
·
OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 8
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto OK 51A
23 mi
·
26 min
·
OK 51A
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
At end of road, turn right onto OK 58
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
OK 58
24
Continue on US 60; OK 8
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 60; OK 8
25
Take the ramp onto US 60; OK 8
384 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 60; OK 8
26
Merge onto OK 8; US 60; US 412
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
OK 8; US 60; US 412
27
Continue on US 60; US 412; OK 8
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60; US 412; OK 8
28
Turn left onto OK 8
13 mi
·
18 min
·
OK 8
29
Turn left onto OK 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 45
30
Turn right onto CR N2560
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
CR N2560
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto CR E0290
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
CR E0290
32
Turn right onto CR N2560
14 mi
·
23 min
·
CR N2560
33
Turn left onto US 64
12 mi
·
17 min
·
US 64
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
35
Turn left onto West Flynn Street
113 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Flynn Street
36
Arrive at destination
West Flynn Street
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 80.6 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Moore, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Moore, OK
This is one driving day of about 161.3 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moore, 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.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 38 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.6 mi from Moore, OK · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80.6 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alva, OK
The final approach into Alva, 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 Alva, 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
$24.50 one way
$49.00 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.84 | $71.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.94 | $7.74 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Alva, OK
Afternoon in Alva on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
4 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 27m 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 Moore, OK to Alva, OK covers 161.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 51A, OK 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.6 miles from Moore, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.50 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 161.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Moore, OK to Alva, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga along the way.
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