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Trip from Panama, OK to Moore, OK

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

184.5 mi

297 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Panama, OK to Moore, OK covers 184.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m 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 59, Southeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141.2 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.84 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

92.2 miles from Panama, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 184.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 141.2 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 25 miles in near I 40 Business.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 184.5 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 25 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.9 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

7
25 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 40 Business

Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
167.9 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
180.2 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
7
180.4 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
182.4 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in

Take the exit toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street

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 118 Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5t...

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 Panama, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.

Dallas

167.9 mi in | ~2h 56m | via I 240; OK 3

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 141.2 mi 2h 23m
US 59 16.9 mi 21m
Southeast Expressway 12.3 mi 13m
Broadway 5.4 mi 6m
Kentucky Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 1.7 mi 2m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 141.2 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

62 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 59; US 271

2.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3

Continue on US 59; US 271

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 59; US 271
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 59; US 271

319 ft · 7 sec · US 59; US 271
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto OK 9; US 59

5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Continue on US 59

15 mi · 17 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 40 Business

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 40

66 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 40

1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 40

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3

12 mi · 13 min · Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas Use the right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Use the straight lane.
14

Merge onto I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 8 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Continue on I 35; US 77

1.7 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 118 Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
18

Continue on West Service Road

489 ft · 9 sec · West Service Road
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
19

Continue on North Moore Avenue

0.3 mi · 30 sec · North Moore Avenue
20

Continue on West Service Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22

Turn left onto North Broadway Street

486 ft · 15 sec · North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23

Arrive at destination

North Broadway 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 92.2 miles from Panama, OK, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.2 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.2 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moore, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Panama, 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 Panama, OK

This is one driving day of about 184.5 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Panama, 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 141.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.2 mi from Panama, OK · 1h 39m into the drive

city in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

92 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.2 miles from Panama, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.2 miles.

Arriving in Moore, OK

The final approach into Moore, 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 Moore, OK.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $18 near mile 178.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.84 one way

$57.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.67 $63.34
premium $4.89 $35.51 $71.01
diesel $5.61 $40.74 $81.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Walmart EV Charging

Checotah, OK

WALMART

8 DCFC

Quik Trip - Tesla Supercharger

Henryetta, OK

Tesla

8 DCFC

Homeland - Henryetta

Henryetta, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

Westminster Village

Oklahoma City, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

Crest - May Ave

Oklahoma City, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

Crest - Moore

Moore, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

Santa Fe Plaza

Oklahoma City, OK

FCN

6 DCFC

Flying J 702

Checotah, OK

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

FCN: 12 ChargePoint Network: 5 WALMART: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Tesla: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.4 0 $19.37 $8.86
Efficient EV 46.1 0 $16.14 $7.38
EV Truck/SUV 73.8 0 $25.83 $11.81

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Panama, OK

Night in Panama on Tuesday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moore, OK

Night in Moore on Tuesday

Local time

10:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

31 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 17m 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 Panama, OK to Moore, OK covers 184.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m 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 59, Southeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.2 miles from Panama, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.84 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 11 significant decision points across 184.5 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 25 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.9 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Panama, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.

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