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Trip from Sulphur, 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

1h 24m

Distance

74.6 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 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

city in Oklahoma, United States

Sulphur, OK

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Downtown Moore, OK, OK

Moore, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sulphur, OK to Moore, OK covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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, West Broadway Avenue, 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 42 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 74.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 74.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 42 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Vinita Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (West Vinita Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Vinita Avenue

Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street

Turn left onto OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
8
73.8 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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
74.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 42 mi 43m
West Broadway Avenue 11.7 mi 17m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway 11 mi 11m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 5.7 mi 6m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road 0.3 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
West 1st Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: World War I Veterans Memorial Highway — 42 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue

86 ft · 9 sec · West Vinita Avenue
3

Turn left onto OK 7; US 177

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto OK 7

12 mi · 17 min · West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 35

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

Continue on I 35

11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 35

34 mi · 35 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 35

5.7 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 35; US 77

2.9 mi · 3 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

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.
12

Continue on South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto North Broadway Street

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

Arrive at destination

North Broadway Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.3 mi from Sulphur, OK · 44m 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

Wynnewood, 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 37.3 miles from Sulphur, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.66 one way

$23.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.81 $25.61
premium $4.89 $14.36 $28.71
diesel $5.61 $16.47 $32.94

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 $7.83 $3.58
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.53 $2.98
EV Truck/SUV 29.8 0 $10.44 $4.77

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

Sulphur, OK

Morning in Sulphur on Saturday

Local time

8:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moore, OK

Morning in Moore on Saturday

Local time

8:30 AM

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

13 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

1h 24m 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 Sulphur, OK to Moore, OK covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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, West Broadway Avenue, 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 37.3 miles from Sulphur, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.66 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 74.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (West Vinita Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Sulphur, OK to Moore, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area and Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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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