Origin
Moore, OK
Night in Moore on Tuesday
Local time
10:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moore, OK to Jay, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
191.3 mi
308 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m
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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Jay, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moore, OK to Jay, OK covers 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Skelly Bypass, OK 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.9 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.91 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
95.6 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 38m highway drive covering 191.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Skelly Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.9 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 32 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 120.9 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 191.3 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 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 19 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
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
8
126.1 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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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
8
155 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward OK 28: Chelsea, South Grand Lake, Adair
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 269
Toward OK 28: Chelsea, South Grand Lake, Adair
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moore, OK and Jay, OK, road signs point toward Claremore, Grand Lake, Adair and Exact Coins Only.
Claremore
126.1 mi in
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~2h 15m
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via I 44
Grand Lake
155 mi in
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~2h 45m
Adair
155 mi in
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~2h 45m
Exact Coins Only
155.2 mi in
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~2h 45m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 120.9 mi | 2h 2m |
| Skelly Bypass | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| OK 20 | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| OK 28 | 10 mi | 12m |
| E0420 Road | 5.4 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 120.9 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Jay, OK.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
0.3 mi
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47 sec
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Northwest 5th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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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
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25 sec
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
29 mi
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29 min
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I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 269
Toward OK 28: Chelsea, South Grand Lake, Adair
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
384 ft
·
17 sec
Toward Exact Coins Only
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto OK 28
10 mi
·
12 min
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OK 28
19
Turn right onto E0400 Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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E0400 Road
20
Continue on N4390 Road
1.5 mi
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2 min
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N4390 Road
21
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
22
Continue on E0420 Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
E0420 Road
23
Continue on Strang Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Strang Road
24
Continue on Broadway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Broadway
25
Turn right onto Wood Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Wood Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto Ridge Road
319 ft
·
6 sec
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Ridge Road
27
Continue on E0420 Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
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E0420 Road
28
Turn straight onto OK 82
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
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OK 82
29
Turn straight onto OK 20
14 mi
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18 min
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OK 20
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 59; OK 10; OK 20
1.7 mi
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3 min
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South Main Street
31
Turn left
24 ft
·
1 sec
32
Arrive at 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 95.6 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.9 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 1h 41m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jay, 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 191.3 miles and 3h 38m.
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 120.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.6 mi from Moore, OK · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 95.6 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 120.9 miles.
Arriving in Jay, OK
The final approach into Jay, 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 Jay, OK.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.91 one way
$59.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.24 | $84.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.09 | $9.18 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.74 | $7.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.78 | $12.24 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Jay, OK
Night in Jay on Tuesday
Local time
10:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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
3h 38m 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 Jay, OK covers 191.3 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Skelly Bypass, OK 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.6 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 $29.91 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 19 significant decision points across 191.3 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 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.
Between Moore, OK and Jay, OK, road signs point toward Claremore, Grand Lake, Adair and Exact Coins Only.
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