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Trip from Idabel, OK to Moon, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 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

Save up to 10 min
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.

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Downtown Idabel, OK, OK

Idabel, OK

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Downtown Moon, OK, OK

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 4

4 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

$3.07 one way

$6.14 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.37 $6.73
premium $4.93 $3.84 $7.68
diesel $5.60 $4.36 $8.73

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, 2026-08-31.

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.

Forecast as of Aug 10, 2026

Origin

Idabel, OK

Evening in Idabel on Sunday

Local time

5:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 1:00AM CDT until August 10 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 10:49PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Moon, OK

Evening in Moon on Sunday

Local time

5:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

S 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 10 at 1:00AM CDT until August 10 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 10:49PM CDT until August 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

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

36m 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

488 ft 349 ft

Total Climb

151 ft

Total Descent

183 ft

Highest Point

488 ft

~1.4 mi in

Elevation Range

138 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Bethany Anne's Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Daniel Beard's Catfish King

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.1 mi from route

Idabel, OK

Cuisine: american;seafood

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su...

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.1 mi from route

Cuisine: burger

Visit website

Roma Italian Restaurant

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Idabel, OK

Cuisine: italian;pizza;seafood

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Idabel, OK

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-We 08:30-21:00; Th-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa...

Visit website

Guacamole Brothers Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Idabel, OK

Cuisine: mexican

Milano's Pizza

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

4min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Museum of the Red River

Museum

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Idabel

Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 09:45-15:00; PH of...

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Idabel, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1902

Idabel is in the Choctaw Country of Oklahoma, the county seat of McCurtain County and located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.

Top landmarks

  • • Frisco Station — railway station in Idabel, Oklahoma, on the National Register of Historic Places
  • • Idabel Armory — historic building in Oklahoma

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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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