If you are planning a trip from Moore to Claremore, you are looking at a 139.7-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it is an economical route that requires minimal logistical planning. Since the drive stays within the same region, you will find a consistent landscape throughout the trek. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this highway-focused drive is efficient enough that you won't need to consider an overnight split.
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
69.9 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
99 mi
1h 40m
Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi
17m
South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
5.5 mi
8m
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
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 99 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Claremore, 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 SmithUse 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: WichitaUse 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 EastUse the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi·17 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: JoplinUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi·5 min·I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.1 mi·7 min·I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, ClaremoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 248Toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of CatoosaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward PIKEPASS OnlyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 266
0.3 mi·30 sec·OK 266
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward OK 66: Claremore, CatoosaUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn right
162 ft·4 sec
Toward OK 66 East: ClaremoreUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto OK 66; US Historic 66
5.5 mi·8 min·South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto OK 88
23 ft·0 sec·West Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
OK 88
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving mid-morning can help you avoid any localized congestion. You should plan for at least one stop during the 139.7-mile trek to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies so heavily on I-44, keep an eye on traffic reports for that specific corridor to ensure your 2-hour and 34-minute estimate remains accurate. Budgeting $21 for fuel is a safe baseline, but keeping a little extra set aside is always a smart move for any road trip. Use your one planned stop strategically to break up the long 99-mile interstate segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 15m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claremore, 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 139.7 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 I 44 for about 99 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 133.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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...
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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
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107.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
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126.1 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
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133.1 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
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 248
Toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.84 one way
$43.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.98
$47.96
premium
$4.89
$26.88
$53.77
diesel
$5.61
$30.84
$61.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
Efficient EV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
EV Truck/SUV
55.9
0
$19.56
$8.94
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Moore, OK
Night
in Moore on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Claremore, OK
Night
in Claremore on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
2h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily defined by its highway-focused nature, with 72% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-44, which accounts for a substantial 99-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. As you move toward your destination, the route transitions from the main interstate onto the Skelly Bypass and South Lynn Riggs Boulevard to finalize your arrival. Expect a steady, predictable pace that favors efficiency over technical maneuvering. It is a straightforward experience that allows you to cover the distance quickly without the complexity of winding backroads.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Skelly Bypass. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 139.7 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 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 107.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Claremore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 139.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Claremore, 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 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 107.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claremore, OK before heading back.
