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Trip from Garvin, OK to Moon, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

28.3 mi

46 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

Downtown Garvin, OK, OK

Garvin, OK

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Downtown Moon, OK, OK

Moon, OK

Samir Smier

Trip Overview

This 28.3-mile journey from Garvin to Moon, Oklahoma, is a quick and easy trip, taking an estimated 47 minutes to complete. Primarily on OK 3 and US 70, with a good portion on the 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway, this route is a straightforward drive through the Great Plains region. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. There are no designated stops included in this plan, making it a fluid drive that can be easily accommodated into any schedule. Consider this a simple, direct connection perfect for a short hop within the state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 3 12.3 mi 21m
US 70 8.4 mi 10m
45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway 4.8 mi 8m
Southeast Washington Street 2.2 mi 3m
D4765 0.2 mi <1m
North Central Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
D2225 <0.1 mi <1m
Northwest Martin Luther King Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OK 3 — 12.3 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garvin, OK and Moon, OK.

1

Start on US 70

8.4 mi · 10 min · US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive

370 ft · 14 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
3

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on OK 3

12 mi · 21 min · OK 3
6

Turn straight onto OK 3

4.8 mi · 8 min · 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway
7

Turn slight left onto D2225

437 ft · 25 sec · D2225
8

Turn left onto D4765

0.2 mi · 37 sec · D4765
9

Turn right

0.1 mi · 52 sec
10

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 70

Depart onto US 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | North Central Avenue

Turn right onto North Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | Southeast Washington Street

Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
28 mi into trip | ~45m in | D4765

Turn left onto D4765

Navigation decision point

4
28.2 mi into trip | ~46m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.71 one way

$9.41 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.13 $10.25
premium $5.18 $5.77 $11.55
diesel $5.35 $5.96 $11.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.48 $1.13
EV Truck/SUV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 May 23, 2026

Origin

Garvin, OK

Afternoon in Garvin on Wednesday

Local time

3:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:16AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:01AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Moon, OK

Afternoon in Moon on Wednesday

Local time

3:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:19AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive is largely highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing major roads like OK 3 and US 70. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.3 miles on OK 3, offering a consistent pace. The character of the road is primarily that of a well-maintained highway, designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic detours. Expect a straightforward driving experience as you traverse the landscape, with the majority of your time spent on these key arteries.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on OK 3.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 3 and US 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 47m 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: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (North Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (Southeast Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

511 ft 368 ft

Total Climb

128 ft

Total Descent

181 ft

Highest Point

511 ft

~2 mi in

Elevation Range

143 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Garvin, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1894

Arriving in Moon, OK

Full guide →

Founded -4527000000

The Moon is the Earth's solitary natural satellite, roughly 384,000 km (239,000 mi) away. It has roughly 38,000,000 km2 (15,000,000 sq mi) of surface area, and is not believed to harbor any life. The Moon is the only natural object in space outside the Earth that humans have landed on, but manned lunar landings ended in 1972. However, the United States's Artemis program is working toward new landings in the late 2020s.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on OK 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (North Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (Southeast Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moon, OK before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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