If you are planning a trip from Moore to Cordell, expect a straightforward 109.2-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $17 in fuel costs for the round trip. Navigating this route involves a mix of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South 4th Street, and the Southwest Expressway. Because the entire drive takes place within the Great Plains, you will experience consistent regional terrain throughout the transit. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.6 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
77.6 mi
1h 21m
South 4th Street
13.5 mi
15m
Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi
5m
Will Rogers Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
2m
North Glenn L. English Street
1.5 mi
1m
Southeast Expressway
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Cordell, 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
64 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 40
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 183: South 4th Street, CordellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
81 ft·3 sec
19
Turn left onto US 183
13 mi·15 min·South 4th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on US 183
1.5 mi·1 min·North Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto East Clay Street
192 ft·10 sec·East Clay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right
153 ft·11 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is only 2 hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak traffic. You don't need to worry about planning long breaks, as there are no mandated stops along the route. Keep in mind that because the vast majority of the mileage occurs on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, your travel time may fluctuate slightly based on local conditions. Make sure to fuel up before leaving Moore to keep your $17 estimated cost on track. Given the turn-heavy nature of the later stages, stay alert as you approach Cordell to ensure a smooth arrival.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.6 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.6 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordell, 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 109.2 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Moore, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 77.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 93.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Northwest 5th Street
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
7
93.8 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell
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.
Toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.07 one way
$34.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.74
$37.49
premium
$4.89
$21.01
$42.03
diesel
$5.61
$24.11
$48.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.8
0
$11.47
$5.24
Efficient EV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
EV Truck/SUV
43.7
0
$15.29
$6.99
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 15, 2026
Origin
Moore, OK
Night
in Moore on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cordell, OK
Night
in Cordell on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
9 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 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 features a turn-heavy local feel that requires more attention than a simple interstate cruise. Only 8% of your journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. You will cover your longest uninterrupted distance during a 77.6-mile stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent driving rhythm of the trip. As you transition away from the highway portions, the road dynamics shift to a more technical local driving experience. Be prepared for frequent turns and a changing pace as you move through the rural Oklahoma landscape.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.6 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Northwest 5th Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 109.2 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 0.3 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 109.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.6 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Cordell, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cordell, OK before heading back.
