Origin
Tahlequah, OK
Night in Tahlequah on Tuesday
Local time
10:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tahlequah, OK to Moore, OK
Data updated 18 minutes ago
Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
169.8 mi
273 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
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6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
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
This 169.8-mile drive from Tahlequah, OK, to Moore, OK, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 62, with about 24% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The route traverses the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. It’s a manageable drive, perfect for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
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
84.9 miles from Tahlequah, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While 24% of the drive is on highways, much of it will be on local roads and state highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98 miles along Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This suggests a varied driving experience, likely involving more frequent adjustments and a closer connection to the landscape as you move through towns and rural areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 98 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 24.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 169.8 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 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 153.2 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
24.7 mi into trip
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~32m in
Take the exit toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
153.2 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
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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
165.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m 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
8
167.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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 Tahlequah, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
153.2 mi in
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~2h 48m
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via I 240; OK 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 98 mi | 1h 39m |
| South 32nd Street | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| US 62 | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| Southeast Expressway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| North Muskogee Avenue | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| OK 165 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| OK 10 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Muskogee Turnpike | 3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 98 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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OK 10; US 62
3
Continue on US 62; OK 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; OK 10
4
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.7 mi
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50 sec
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OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 10; US 62
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; OK 10
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 62; OK 10
7.9 mi
·
9 min
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US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
Use the sharp right lane.
9
Merge onto OK 165; OK 351
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto OK 165
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 165
Toward OK 165 West: Peak Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 69
19 mi
·
20 min
·
South 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 40
23 mi
·
22 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 40
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Use the right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the straight lane.
20
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on I 35; US 77
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
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.
23
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
24
Continue on West Service Road
489 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Service Road
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
25
Continue on North Moore Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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North Moore Avenue
26
Continue on West Service Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this trip is easily completed in one day. Aim to leave Tahlequah in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, as services might be spaced out. Planning your fuel stops around the 98-mile segment will ensure a smooth journey to Moore.
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 84.9 miles from Tahlequah, OK, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.9 miles or 1h 38m 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 34m
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 Tahlequah, 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 Tahlequah, OK
This is one driving day of about 169.8 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tahlequah, 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 98 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.9 mi from Tahlequah, OK · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.9 miles from Tahlequah, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.55 one way
$53.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.15 | $58.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Muskogee Turnpike
(3 mi)
$0.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.83 | $8.15 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.86 | $6.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.77 | $10.87 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Moore, OK
Night in Moore on Tuesday
Local time
10:40 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
6 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 8m 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 Tahlequah, OK to Moore, OK covers 169.8 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, South 32nd Street, US 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.9 miles from Tahlequah, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.55 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 15 significant decision points across 169.8 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 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 153.2 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tahlequah, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
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