Origin
Moore, OK
Late night in Moore on Saturday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Moore, OK to Pauls Valley, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Pauls Valley, OK
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Trip Overview
Moore, OK to Pauls Valley, OK is 48.2 miles and takes about 54 minutes via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip between two Oklahoma communities. You'll find this route to be a turn-heavy local drive, perfect for a quick excursion when you don't have much time. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal same-day trip, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 100% highway share. You'll experience a dynamic road profile that requires frequent adjustments rather than a steady cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 33.3 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, giving you a solid segment of consistent travel before navigating more local roads. Expect a driving experience that involves a mix of familiar highways and more intricate local road segments as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 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 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 48.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
Turn left onto South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
45.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville
6
45.6 mi into trip
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~49m in
|
OK 19 / Grant Avenue
Turn left onto OK 19 / Grant Avenue toward OK 19 East: Pauls Valley, Ada, East Central University
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward OK 19 East: Pauls Valley, Ada, East Cent...
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 Pauls Valley, OK, road signs point toward Maysville, Ada and Central University.
Maysville
45.3 mi in
|
~49m
Ada
45.6 mi in
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~49m
|
via OK 19
Central University
45.6 mi in
|
~49m
|
via OK 19
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 33.3 mi | 34m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Grant Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| McCall Bridge | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 33.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Pauls Valley, OK.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
455 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
490 ft
·
12 sec
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 35; US 77
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
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McCall Bridge
9
Continue on OK 9; I 35
32 mi
·
33 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 72
Toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville
12
Turn left onto OK 19
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Grant Avenue
Toward OK 19 East: Pauls Valley, Ada, East Central University
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
OK 19; US 77
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Moore, OK · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pauls Valley, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pauls Valley, OK if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Pauls Valley, OK
Late night in Pauls Valley on Saturday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
54m 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 Pauls Valley, OK covers 48.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 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 $7.54 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 48.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Moore, OK and Pauls Valley, OK, road signs point toward Maysville, Ada and Central University.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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.
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