Origin
Marlow, OK
Late night in Marlow on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marlow, OK to Moore, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marlow, OK
Yaroslav Shuraev
Moore, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Marlow to Moore, you are looking at a straightforward 63.3-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. You will primarily utilize a combination of US 81, the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and North Broadway to reach your destination. Since both cities are located within the same region, the transition is seamless and predictable. This route is designed for efficiency, serving as a practical path for those who value a quick, direct commute between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 26.5 mi | 24m |
| US 81 | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| North Broadway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Southwest 134th Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 4th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| OK 37 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 26.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlow, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 81
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 81
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 44
26 mi
·
24 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 44; US 62
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto OK 37
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
OK 37
Exit 110
Toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto OK 37
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest 134th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 37
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Marlow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
US 81 / North Broadway
Turn left onto US 81 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
5
27.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge onto I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
OK 37
Take the exit onto OK 37 toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moore
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 110
Toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moor...
7
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
South Broadway Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.90 one way
$19.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.87 | $21.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.85
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(26.5 mi)
$1.85
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Late night in Moore on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
18 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 13m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 68% of the route consisting of high-speed transit. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 26.5 miles. While the experience begins on US 81, the personality of the road shifts as you merge onto the turnpike, favoring steady speeds over technical turns. Expect a consistent, functional road surface that carries you through the open plains. You won't encounter major deviations or complex navigation, allowing for a focused and predictable driving experience from start to finish.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.5 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and US 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 81 / North Broadway.
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 1h 13m 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 81 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Moore, OK
Full guide →Founded 1889
Moore is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and a suburb of Oklahoma City.
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 1h 13m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.5 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.85 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 81 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moore, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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