Origin
Moore, OK
Late night in Moore on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moore, OK to Meeker, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Meeker, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 46.5-mile drive from Moore, Oklahoma to Meeker, Oklahoma is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Southeast Expressway, with a portion on Gaddy Road, keeping you on familiar terrain within the Great Plains region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers a practical and efficient journey. Given its short duration and lack of designated stops, it's ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| Southeast Expressway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Gaddy Road | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| US 62 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Meeker, 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
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 177 North
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto US 177
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Gaddy Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto US 62
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62
13
Turn left onto North Fowler Street
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Fowler Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Fowler Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 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 32.2 — 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.
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
8
31.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
32.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 177 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 177 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Meeker, OK
Late night in Meeker on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
7 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
55m 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?
Expect a mixed drive experience on this route, with 37% of the journey utilizing highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.2 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition from the expressways to local roads like Gaddy Road, the driving character will likely shift, providing a blend of faster travel and more localized road conditions. This variety keeps the 46.5-mile trip engaging without being overly demanding.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 46.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Meeker, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tecumseh along the way.
Tecumseh
31.9 mi in
|
~37m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
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 55m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Vietnam Veteran's 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 Meeker, 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Meeker, 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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