Origin
Pauls Valley, OK
Night in Pauls Valley on Friday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pauls Valley, OK to Moore, 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
48.1 mi
77 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 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
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.
Pauls Valley, OK
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Moore, OK
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Trip Overview
Pauls Valley, OK to Moore, OK is 48.1 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 is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within the Great Plains region. You'll be on major highways for the entire journey, making it a quick connection between these two Oklahoma communities. Given the short distance and duration, it's an easy drive for any day of the week. Plan for a simple drive with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 48.1 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, despite sharing a high percentage of highway miles. You'll spend most of your time on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway, and Helen Cole Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.1 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a route that feels more like navigating through connected towns and highways rather than a pure interstate experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 34.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
47.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward OK 37: South 4th 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 117
Toward OK 37: South 4th Street, Main Street, No...
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
48 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
North Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.1 mi | 35m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Grant Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pauls Valley, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on OK 19; US 77
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Grant Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 117
Toward OK 37: South 4th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Pauls Valley, 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 Pauls Valley, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moore, OK
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Moore, 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
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 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 | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $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
Moore, OK
Night in Moore on Friday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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 cooler 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 Pauls Valley, OK to Moore, OK covers 48.1 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 Pauls Valley, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.52 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 straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pauls Valley, OK to Moore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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