If you are planning a trip from Moore to Alva, expect a 161.3-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a straightforward trek across the heart of the state. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you likely won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting about $25 for fuel should cover your needs for the round trip, assuming standard vehicle efficiency. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects these two areas efficiently without requiring a major time investment. Whether you are heading out for work or visiting friends, the consistency of the route makes for a predictable travel experience.
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
80.6 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi
39m
OK 51A
22.5 mi
26m
OK 8
19 mi
24m
CR N2560
15.1 mi
25m
North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi
14m
US 64
12 mi
17m
OK 58
9.2 mi
15m
US 60
6.4 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 38 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Alva, OK.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·Northwest 5th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Service Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
5
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.1 mi·2 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.3 mi·18 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
8
Continue on US 62
420 ft·10 sec·US 62
9
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: LawtonUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast Expressway
11
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 120AToward I 40 West: AmarilloUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40; US 270
38 mi·39 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 108Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, WatongaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
483 ft·11 sec·US 281 Spur
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi·4 min·US 281 Spur
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 8; US 281
4.6 mi·5 min·OK 8; US 281
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
14 mi·14 min·North Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi·54 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 8
5.7 mi·8 min·South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto OK 51A
23 mi·26 min·OK 51A
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
At end of road, turn right onto OK 58
9.2 mi·15 min·OK 58
24
Continue on US 60; OK 8
3.6 mi·5 min·US 60; OK 8
25
Take the ramp onto US 60; OK 8
384 ft·10 sec·US 60; OK 8
26
Merge onto OK 8; US 60; US 412
0.2 mi·13 sec·OK 8; US 60; US 412
27
Continue on US 60; US 412; OK 8
2.7 mi·3 min·US 60; US 412; OK 8
28
Turn left onto OK 8
13 mi·18 min·OK 8
29
Turn left onto OK 45
1.0 mi·1 min·OK 45
30
Turn right onto CR N2560
1.0 mi·1 min·CR N2560
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto CR E0290
0.3 mi·36 sec·CR E0290
32
Turn right onto CR N2560
14 mi·23 min·CR N2560
33
Turn left onto US 64
12 mi·17 min·US 64
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·College Avenue
35
Turn left onto West Flynn Street
113 ft·3 sec·West Flynn Street
36
Arrive at destination
West Flynn Street
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 3-hour and 27-minute transit to break up the drive. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though starting early can help you avoid any unexpected congestion on the highway sections. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when navigating the transition between OK 51A and OK 8 to ensure you stay within your $25 budget comfortably. Given the nature of this 161.3-mile route, prioritize comfort during your single stop to stay refreshed. Remember that the road conditions may change as you shift from the main highway to state routes, so stay alert for changes in speed limits and road width.
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 80.6 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.6 miles or 1h 32m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moore, 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 Moore, OK
This is one driving day of about 161.3 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Moore, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 38 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 51.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
6
4 mi into trip|~6m in
Turn slight right toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
7
13.1 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 120A
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
8
51.6 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
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 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
6
51.9 mi into trip|~59m in|US 281 Spur
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.22 one way
$50.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.69
$55.38
premium
$4.89
$31.04
$62.08
diesel
$5.61
$35.61
$71.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.4
0
$16.94
$7.74
Efficient EV
40.3
0
$14.11
$6.45
EV Truck/SUV
64.5
0
$22.58
$10.32
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Moore, OK
Late night
in Moore on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 20 to 24 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:07PM CDT until April 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 2:03PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Alva, OK
Late night
in Alva on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate your way through the Oklahoma landscape. You will spend roughly 38% of your time on highways, transitioning between the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 51A, and OK 8. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 38 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway before the road profile shifts. The drive offers a blend of faster highway segments and more localized road travel, providing a varied pace behind the wheel. Because of this mixed profile, you should be prepared for changing road conditions as you progress toward your destination in Alva.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 161.3 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 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Moore, OK to Alva, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 161.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alva, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Alva, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
