Origin
Idabel, OK
Night in Idabel on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Idabel, OK to Moon, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Idabel, OK
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Moon, OK
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Trip Overview
This short, 19.8-mile drive from Idabel, OK to Moon, OK is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 36 minutes. You'll primarily be on OK 3, also known as the 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway, and Southeast Washington Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this highway-focused route offers a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region. Given its brevity, you won't need to consider overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This trip is ideal for a quick transit or a brief exploration within Oklahoma.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 3 | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Washington Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| D4765 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| D2225 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast A Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 3
— 12.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idabel, OK and Moon, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast A Avenue
389 ft
·
22 sec
·
Northeast A Avenue
3
Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 3
12 mi
·
21 min
·
OK 3
5
Turn straight onto OK 3
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway
6
Turn slight left onto D2225
437 ft
·
25 sec
·
D2225
7
Turn left onto D4765
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
D4765
8
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
52 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast A Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast A Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southeast Washington Street
Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
D4765
Turn left onto D4765
Navigation decision point
4
19.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Moon, OK
Night in Moon on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
10 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the journey utilizing main roads like OK 3. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.3 miles on OK 3, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. The route is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing a smooth and direct path rather than winding scenic byways. Expect a straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity as you navigate between Idabel and Moon.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 3 and 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast A Avenue.
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 36m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Northeast A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southeast Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (D4765): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). 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 (Northeast A Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southeast Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (D4765): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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