Trip from Moore, OK to Claremore, OK

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

139.7 mi

225 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Moore to Claremore, you are looking at a 139.7-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it is an economical route that requires minimal logistical planning. Since the drive stays within the same region, you will find a consistent landscape throughout the trek. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this highway-focused drive is efficient enough that you won't need to consider an overnight split.

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

69.9 miles from Moore, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily defined by its highway-focused nature, with 72% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-44, which accounts for a substantial 99-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. As you move toward your destination, the route transitions from the main interstate onto the Skelly Bypass and South Lynn Riggs Boulevard to finalize your arrival. Expect a steady, predictable pace that favors efficiency over technical maneuvering. It is a straightforward experience that allows you to cover the distance quickly without the complexity of winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 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 99 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Skelly Bypass. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 139.7 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 107.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

8.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | 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...

10 mi into trip | ~13m in | 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

107.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | 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

126.1 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

133.1 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Take the exit toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa

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 248 Toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Moore, OK to Claremore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

8.8 mi in | ~12m | via I 35; US 62

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 44	99 mi	1h 40m
Skelly Bypass	14.3 mi	17m
South Lynn Riggs Boulevard	5.5 mi	8m
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 — 99 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Broadway Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North Broadway Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Northwest 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Service Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Service Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 35 North, US 77 North

Merge onto I 35; US 77

2.1 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 35; US 77

5.3 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

1.0 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

Use the straight lane.

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.

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

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.

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.

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.

Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 44; US 412; OK 66

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.1 mi · 7 min · I 44

Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 248 Toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward PIKEPASS Only Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on OK 266

0.3 mi · 30 sec · OK 266

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa Use the slight right lane.

Turn right

162 ft · 4 sec

Toward OK 66 East: Claremore Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto OK 66; US Historic 66

5.5 mi · 8 min · South Lynn Riggs Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto OK 88

23 ft · 0 sec · West Will Rogers Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

OK 88

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving mid-morning can help you avoid any localized congestion. You should plan for at least one stop during the 139.7-mile trek to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies so heavily on I-44, keep an eye on traffic reports for that specific corridor to ensure your 2-hour and 34-minute estimate remains accurate. Budgeting $21 for fuel is a safe baseline, but keeping a little extra set aside is always a smart move for any road trip. Use your one planned stop strategically to break up the long 99-mile interstate segment.

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 69.9 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99 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 69.9 miles or 1h 15m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremore, 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.

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 139.7 miles and 2h 34m.

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 99 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.9 mi from Moore, OK · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

70 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99 miles.

Arriving in Claremore, OK

The final approach into Claremore, 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 Claremore, 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

$21.22 one way

$42.44 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$23.39	$46.78
premium	$4.80	$26.37	$52.75
diesel	$5.64	$31.04	$62.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.9	$14.67	$6.71
Efficient EV	34.9	$12.22	$5.59
EV Truck/SUV	55.9	$19.56	$8.94

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Moore, OK

Afternoon in Moore on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Claremore, OK

Afternoon in Claremore on Sunday

Local time

1:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

1 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 34m 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 Claremore, OK covers 139.7 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 44, Skelly Bypass, South Lynn Riggs Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.9 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 $21.22 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.

On the drive from Moore, OK to Claremore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

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Trip from Moore, OK to Claremore, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Claremore, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Moore, OK

Claremore, OK

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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