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Trip from Moore, OK to Sulphur, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

74.7 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Moore, OK, OK

Moore, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Sulphur, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Moore, OK to Sulphur, OK covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 7, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.2 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 74.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m 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

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 74.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 41.2 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 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 11 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.
8
62.4 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur

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 55 Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
6
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | OK 7

Turn left onto OK 7 toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake

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 Sulphur, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Arbuckle Lake.

Duncan

62.4 mi in | ~1h 6m

Arbuckle Lake

62.6 mi in | ~1h 6m | via OK 7

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 41.2 mi 42m
OK 7 12 mi 17m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway 11 mi 11m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 5.6 mi 6m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 3 mi 3m
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 — 41.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Sulphur, 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 · 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

11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 35

7.9 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 55 Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto OK 7

12 mi · 17 min · OK 7
Toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto OK 7; US 177

0.1 mi · 16 sec · West 1st Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn right onto West Vinita Avenue

86 ft · 5 sec · West Vinita Avenue
16

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.4 mi from Moore, OK · 41m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pauls Valley, OK

37 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

Noble, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pauls Valley, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sulphur, OK

The final approach into Sulphur, 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

$11.68 one way

$23.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.82 $25.65
premium $4.89 $14.38 $28.75
diesel $5.61 $16.49 $32.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.84 $3.59
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
EV Truck/SUV 29.9 0 $10.46 $4.78

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Moore, OK

Afternoon in Moore on Thursday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sulphur, OK

Afternoon in Sulphur on Thursday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m 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 Sulphur, OK covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, OK 7, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 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 $11.68 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 74.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 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 Sulphur, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Arbuckle Lake.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area and Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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