Trip from Moore, OK to Alva, OK

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

161.3 mi

260 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Moore, OK to Alva, OK covers 161.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northwest 5th Street, East Service Road, I 35 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.05 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

80.6 miles from Moore, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 161.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest 5th Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Service Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 35 North Unavailable Refreshing
Helen Cole Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 240 East Unavailable Refreshing
I 240 West Unavailable Refreshing
Southeast Expressway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Northwest 5th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Alva, OK.

1

Start on North Broadway Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North Broadway Street
2

Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Northwest 5th Street
3

Turn right onto East Service Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Service Road
4

Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

0.1 mi · 17 sec · I 35 North, US 77 North
5

Merge slight left onto Helen Cole Memorial Highway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

0.3 mi · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
8

Continue straight

420 ft · 10 sec
9

Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton

0.1 mi · 19 sec · I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
10

Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway
11

Continue on Southwest Expressway

4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
12

Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway
13

Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 40 West: Amarillo
14

Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38 mi · 39 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
16

Turn right

482 ft · 12 sec
17

Continue straight

4.1 mi · 4 min
18

Continue straight

4.6 mi · 5 min
19

Continue on North Broadway Avenue

14 mi · 14 min · North Broadway Avenue
20

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 55 sec
21

Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard

5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
22

Turn left

23 mi · 26 min
23

At the end of the road, turn right

9.2 mi · 15 min
24

Continue straight

3.6 mi · 5 min
25

Take the ramp straight

384 ft · 11 sec
26

Merge slight left

0.2 mi · 14 sec
27

Continue straight

2.7 mi · 3 min
28

Turn left

13 mi · 18 min
29

Turn left

1.0 mi · 1 min
30

Turn right

1.0 mi · 1 min
31

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
32

Turn right

14 mi · 23 min
33

Turn left

12 mi · 17 min
34

Turn right onto College Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · College Avenue
35

Turn left onto West Flynn Street

112 ft · 4 sec · West Flynn Street
36

Arrive at your 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 80.6 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

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 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.6 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, 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 161.3 miles and 3h 27m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.6 mi from Moore, OK · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

81 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

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.6 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alva, OK

The final approach into Alva, 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 Alva, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.05 one way

$48.10 round trip

$3.79/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $27.05 $54.09
premium $4.63 $29.37 $58.74
diesel $5.42 $34.39 $68.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.4 0 $16.94 $7.74
Efficient EV 40.3 0 $14.11 $6.45
EV Truck/SUV 64.5 0 $22.58 $10.32

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Moore, OK

Morning in Moore on Saturday

Local time

9:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Alva, OK

Morning in Alva on Saturday

Local time

9:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

58°F

Wichita Falls, TX

81 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

4 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

3h 27m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Moore, OK to Alva, OK covers 161.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 5th Street, East Service Road, I 35 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.6 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 $24.05 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.

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