Origin
Moore, OK
Night in Moore on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moore, OK to El Reno, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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El Reno, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit through the Oklahoma Great Plains, this 37.2-mile trip from Moore to El Reno is an efficient option. You can expect to complete the journey in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, the route is highly economical for those traveling between these two cities. You will navigate a sequence of major thoroughfares, including the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Southwest Expressway, and Will Rogers Expressway. Because of the short duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can easily head out and return within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| Southwest Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Rock Island Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 40 Business | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 20.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and El Reno, 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
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 120A
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40; US 270
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 40 Business
Exit 125
Toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
275 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
18
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
19
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Rock Island Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Wade Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
323 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Choctaw Avenue
22
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sunset Drive
23
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; US Historic 66
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 37 — 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
34.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
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 125
Toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chic...
6
37 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / East Wade Street
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / East Wade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
El Reno, OK
Night in El Reno on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Bethany, OK
19 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
5 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
46m 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 is best described as a turn-heavy local trip that blends fast-paced highway segments with denser transit areas. Roughly 26 miles—or about 70% of the total distance—are spent on highways, providing a mix of high-speed travel and more technical maneuvering. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which spans 20.6 miles of the total distance. As you transition between the various expressways, stay alert for the frequent turns that define the character of this path. It is a functional drive that requires your full attention rather than a cruise-control-heavy interstate grind.
Only 26% 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: 20.6 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 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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.
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 El Reno, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Chickasha along the way.
Chickasha
34.2 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 40 Business
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 46m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 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 El Reno, 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at El Reno, 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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