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 Chouteau, OK
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
150 mi
241 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Photo: Mikkel Kvist
Trip Overview
The drive from Moore, OK to Chouteau, OK covers 150 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, US 412, Skelly Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.78 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
75 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 150 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and US 412. The longest continuous stretch is about 92 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 92 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 412. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near I 35; US 62.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 150 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 8.8 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.8 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 35; US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
8
10 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
19.8 mi into trip
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~25m in
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I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
107.6 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
7
126.1 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 toward US 412 East: Choteau
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 412 East: Choteau
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Moore, OK to Chouteau, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
8.8 mi in
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~12m
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via I 35; US 62
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 92 mi | 1h 33m |
| US 412 | 22 mi | 26m |
| Skelly Bypass | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 92 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Chouteau, 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
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 412
Toward US 412 East: Choteau
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto CR N4300
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
CR N4300
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Howey
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Howey
18
Continue on South Vann Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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South Vann Street
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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West Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 69
178 ft
·
3 sec
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South Chouteau Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
US 69
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chouteau, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moore, 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 Moore, OK
This is one driving day of about 150 miles and 2h 45m.
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 I 44 for about 92 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75 mi from Moore, OK · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 75 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92 miles.
Arriving in Chouteau, OK
The final approach into Chouteau, 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 Chouteau, 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
$22.78 one way
$45.57 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.12 | $50.23 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.32 | $56.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.32 | $66.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $21.00 | $9.60 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Chouteau, OK
Afternoon in Chouteau on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m 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 Chouteau, OK covers 150 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, US 412, Skelly Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75 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 $22.78 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.
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 14 significant decision points across 150 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 8.8 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Moore, OK to Chouteau, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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