Origin
Moore, OK
Late night in Moore on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moore, OK to McLoud, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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McLoud, OK
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Trip Overview
Moore, OK to McLoud, OK is 31 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Southeast Expressway, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and South McCloud Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey keeps you within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive with a mixed profile. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two Oklahoma towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Expressway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| South McCloud Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Expressway
— 11.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and McLoud, 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
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 121
Toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 176
Toward OK 102 North: McCloud Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto OK 102
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South McCloud Road
11
Continue on OK 102
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South 3rd Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto OK 102; OK 270
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Broadway Street
13
Arrive at destination
OK 102; OK 270
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27 — 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.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35; US 77 / Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35; US 77 / Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith
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 121
Toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith
7
27 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward OK 102 North: McCloud Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 176
Toward OK 102 North: McCloud Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
McLoud, OK
Late night in McLoud on Sunday
Local time
12:57 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
39m 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 38% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced roads and local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.6 miles on the Southeast Expressway, providing a segment of consistent travel. As you progress, the highway segments will give way to more local road characteristics as you approach your destination. Expect a mixed drive that transitions from quicker travel to a more measured pace typical of rural Oklahoma.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on Southeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
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 1.4 miles (I 35; US 77 / Helen Cole Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 39m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on Southeast Expressway. 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 McLoud, 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 1.4 miles (I 35; US 77 / Helen Cole Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McLoud, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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