Origin
Moore, OK
Afternoon in Moore on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moore, OK to Meridian, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
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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Meridian, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moore, OK to Meridian, OK covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Duncan Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.4 miles on US 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.65 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.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 80.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 81 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.4 miles on US 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OK 37 / Southwest 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OK 37 / Southwest 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (OK 37): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OK 37 / Southwest 4th Street
Turn right onto OK 37 / Southwest 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
OK 37
Take the ramp onto OK 37 toward I 44 West, US 62 West, OK 37 West: Lawton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West, OK 37 West: Lawto...
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
6
36.6 mi into trip
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~40m in
|
US 81; US 277
Turn left onto US 81; US 277 toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
6
76.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
OK 7 Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 7 Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Meridian, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Chickasha.
Lawton
9.7 mi in
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~15m
|
via I 44
Chickasha
36.3 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 81 | 33.4 mi | 42m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 26.6 mi | 25m |
| Duncan Bypass | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Southwest 134th Street | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| OK 7 Spur | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 4th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 81
— 33.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Meridian, OK.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto OK 37
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 37
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest 134th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto OK 37
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
OK 37
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West, OK 37 West: Lawton
5
Merge onto I 44; US 62; OK 37
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 44
27 mi
·
25 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 80
Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 81; US 277
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 81; US 277
Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 81
19 mi
·
24 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn left onto OK 7
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Duncan Bypass
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 7 Spur
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 7 Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 81
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 81
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
US 81
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Moore, OK, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.4 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meridian, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moore, OK
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Moore, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 81 for about 33.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Moore, OK · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Meridian, OK
The final approach into Meridian, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.65 one way
$25.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.86
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(26.6 mi)
$1.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Meridian, OK
Afternoon in Meridian on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 36m 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 Meridian, OK covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Duncan 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 40.5 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 $12.65 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OK 37 / Southwest 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (OK 37): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Moore, OK and Meridian, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Chickasha.
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