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Trip from Moore, OK to Chandler, OK

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

Drive Time

1h 1m

Distance

53 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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Downtown Moore, OK, OK

Moore, OK

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Downtown Chandler, OK, OK

Chandler, OK

Kyle Tran

Trip Overview

The drive from Moore, OK to Chandler, OK covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 44, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 31.6 mi 32m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 5.3 mi 6m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.6 mi 5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway 2.4 mi 2m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Crosstown Expressway 1 mi 1m
East Service Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 31.6 mi, about 32m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~4,488 veh/hr typical · worst 5,638

Quietest

2 AM

~413 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

10.9×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Chandler, 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

5.3 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62

0.3 mi · 25 sec · I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

1.0 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62

2.4 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on I 35

4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit onto I 44

32 mi · 32 min · I 44
Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 166 Toward OK 18: Chandler, Cushing Use the right lane.
14

At end of road, turn right onto OK 18

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Price Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on OK 18

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West 1st Street
16

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 18

0.6 mi · 1 min · Manvel Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Forest Park, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Forest Park, OK

27 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

Forest Park, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oklahoma County, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Moore, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 51.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
8.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 35; US 62

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
8
10 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
19.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
51.4 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward OK 18: Chandler, Cushing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 166 Toward OK 18: Chandler, Cushing
7
51.8 mi into trip | ~58m in | OK 18 / North Price Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto OK 18 / North Price Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.22 one way

$16.43 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $9.01 $18.02
premium $4.93 $10.28 $20.57
diesel $5.60 $11.68 $23.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.57 $2.54
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.64 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Moore, OK

Night in Moore on Wednesday

Local time

10:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Clear

SSE 8 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:59PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:59PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Chandler, OK

Night in Chandler on Wednesday

Local time

10:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Clear

SSE 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:59PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:59PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

77°F

Forest Park, OK

27 mi in

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

1h 1m 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?

53 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 31.6 mi of that is on I 44.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on I 44.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near I 35; US 62.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,283 ft 927 ft

Total Climb

128 ft

Total Descent

436 ft

Highest Point

1,283 ft

~3.8 mi in

Elevation Range

356 ft

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 Chandler, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

8.8 mi in | ~12m | via I 35; US 62

About the Cities

Starting in Moore, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1889

Moore is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and a suburb of Oklahoma City.

Arriving in Chandler, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1891

Chandler is a town of 2,900 people (2020) in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma.

Top landmarks

  • • Chandler Armory — building and museum in Chandler, Oklahoma
  • • St. Cloud Hotel — hotel building in Chandler, Oklahoma
  • • Mascho Building and Public Privy — commercial building in Chandler, Oklahoma

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 1m. Total distance: 53 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Chandler, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: at 8.8 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (I 44): 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chandler, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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