Origin
Moore, OK
Late night in Moore on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Moore, OK to Crescent, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moore, OK
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Crescent, OK
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Trip Overview
Moore, OK to Crescent, OK is 47.8 miles and takes about 1 hour via North Portland Avenue, Lake Hefner Parkway, and Will Rogers Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey with minimal complexity. It's a practical option for a quick relocation or a brief excursion, making it an easy addition to any larger travel plans in Oklahoma. You'll find the route offers a typical Midwestern driving experience, suitable for most vehicles. The relatively low mileage means you can easily fit this into your day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Portland Avenue | 21.8 mi | 27m |
| Lake Hefner Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Portland Avenue
— 21.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Crescent, 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: Lawton
Use 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
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Hefner Parkway
Exit 123B
Toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 74
22 mi
·
27 min
·
North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto East Monroe Street
204 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Monroe Street
16
Turn right
27 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.7 — 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.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Service Road
Turn right onto East Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
9
16.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3; OK 74 / Lake Hefner Parkway toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward OK 3 West, OK 74 North: Lake Hefner Park...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Crescent, OK
Late night in Crescent on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
14 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 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 features a mixed profile, with 46% of the route utilizing highways. You'll navigate through stretches on North Portland Avenue, Lake Hefner Parkway, and Will Rogers Expressway, experiencing a blend of urban-connected parkways and faster-paced roads. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 21.8 miles along North Portland Avenue, providing a solid stretch of consistent driving. Expect a dynamic change in scenery and road type as you transition between these different thoroughfares, keeping the journey engaging for its short duration.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on North Portland Avenue.
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 0.3 miles in near Northwest 5th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Moore, OK
Full guide →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. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on North Portland Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 Crescent, 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 0.3 miles (Northwest 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (East Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Crescent, 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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