The drive from Moore, OK to Park Hill, OK covers 166.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 69, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.03 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
83.2 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 166.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 166.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 166.5 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141 miles (OK 165): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.5 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith
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 121
Toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith
7
115.8 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 69 North: Muskogee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 264B
Toward US 69 North: Muskogee
7
141 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|OK 165
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 165 toward OK 165 North: Tahlequah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 165 North: Tahlequah
7
144.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
6
164.9 mi into trip|~3h in|OK 82
Enter roundabout onto OK 82 toward OK 82 South: Keys, Tenkiller Dam
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward OK 82 South: Keys, Tenkiller Dam
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moore, OK to Park Hill, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tahlequah along the way.
Tahlequah
144.2 mi in|~2h 34m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98.6 mi
1h 40m
US 69
19.6 mi
21m
Southeast Expressway
11.6 mi
12m
US 62
7.4 mi
8m
East Shawnee Bypass
7.3 mi
9m
OK 10
5.6 mi
7m
West Peak Boulevard
5 mi
7m
Muskogee Turnpike
2.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 98.6 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Park Hill, 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
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 121Toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
12 mi·12 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 40
1.4 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort SmithUse the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 40
23 mi·23 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 264BToward US 69 North: MuskogeeUse the sharp right lane.
12
Merge onto US 69
20 mi·21 min·US 69
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
167 ft·3 sec
15
Merge onto US 64
5.0 mi·7 min·West Peak Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 165
0.5 mi·37 sec·OK 165
Toward OK 165 North: TahlequahUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto OK 165; OK 351
2.7 mi·2 min·Muskogee Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, TahlequahUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto US 62
7.3 mi·9 min·East Shawnee Bypass
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 62; OK 10
3.3 mi·3 min·US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.5 mi·34 sec·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 10; US 62
3.4 mi·3 min·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 62; OK 10
4.0 mi·4 min·US 62; OK 10
24
Continue on OK 10; US 62
1.7 mi·2 min·OK 10; US 62
25
Enter roundabout onto OK 82
31 ft·0 sec·OK 82
Toward OK 82 South: Keys, Tenkiller Dam
26
Continue on OK 82
0.1 mi·15 sec·OK 82
Toward OK 82 South: Keys, Tenkiller Dam
27
Turn left onto East Murrel Road
1.0 mi·2 min·East Murrel Road
28
Turn left onto South 523 Road
0.3 mi·36 sec·South 523 Road
29
Turn right onto East Meacer Street
0.1 mi·11 sec·East Meacer Street
30
Arrive at destination
East Meacer 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 83.2 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 37 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.2 miles or 1h 28m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park Hill, 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 166.5 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 98.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.2 mi from Moore, OK
· 1h 28m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.03 one way
$52.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.58
$57.16
premium
$4.89
$32.04
$64.08
diesel
$5.61
$36.76
$73.52
Estimated Tolls: $0.19
Muskogee Turnpike
(2.7 mi)$0.19
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
$26
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.9
0
$17.48
$7.99
Efficient EV
41.6
0
$14.57
$6.66
EV Truck/SUV
66.6
0
$23.31
$10.66
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Moore, OK
Late night
in Moore on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Park Hill, OK
Late night
in Park Hill on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Eufaula, OK
83 mi in
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
3h 4m 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 Park Hill, OK covers 166.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 69, Southeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.2 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 $26.03 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 21 significant decision points across 166.5 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141 miles (OK 165): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Moore, OK to Park Hill, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tahlequah along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
