If you are traveling from Moore to Oklahoma City, you are looking at a quick 10.7-mile journey that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. This trip serves as a straightforward local transit within the Great Plains region and is easily manageable as a day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $2 on fuel for the entire drive, making it an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since the total travel time is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or extensive logistics. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this route provides a direct connection between the two points via the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, the Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and the East Service Road.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
6m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
2m
East Service Road
0.7 mi
1m
Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest 5th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
North Broadway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,632 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,373
Quietest
2 AM
~406 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Oklahoma City, 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
5.3 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77
295 ft·4 sec·Centennial Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, EdmondUse the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 125CToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft·14 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
8.8 mi into trip|~12m in|I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Healt...
7
8.8 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 125C
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
6
10.1 mi into trip|~14m in|South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
10.4 mi into trip|~15m in|West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.6 mi into trip|~15m in|North Robinson Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.40 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.39
$1.85
$3.70
premium
$4.97
$2.09
$4.19
diesel
$5.21
$2.19
$4.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-08.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.2
0
$1.12
$0.51
Efficient EV
2.7
0
$0.94
$0.43
EV Truck/SUV
4.3
0
$1.50
$0.68
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Jun 7, 2026
Origin
Moore, OK
Evening
in Moore on Thursday
Local time
8:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
S 14 to 17 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 7 at 2:20PM CDT until June 8 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 7 at 2:12PM CDT until June 8 at 2:32PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Evening
in Oklahoma City on Thursday
Local time
8:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
S 12 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 7 at 2:20PM CDT until June 8 at 5:42PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 7 at 2:12PM CDT until June 8 at 2:32PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
13 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
16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this 10.7-mile stretch, which is composed entirely of highway driving. You will spend the most time on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the route's longest uninterrupted segment at 5.3 miles. Because this is a local-style drive, the character of the road is defined by frequent transitions between major thoroughfares rather than a single, monotonous interstate grind. While the distance is short, the reliance on multiple highway segments requires you to stay alert for merging and lane changes. It is a functional, high-speed connection that prioritizes efficiency over long-range cruising.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 8.8 miles in near I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 10.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,336 ft1,185 ft
Total Climb
115 ft
Total Descent
168 ft
Highest Point
1,336 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
151 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moore, OK and Oklahoma City, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol and Edmond.
State Capitol
8.8 mi in|~12m|via I 235; US 77
Edmond
8.8 mi in|~12m|via I 235; US 77
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
Top landmarks
•Oklahoma State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Oklahoma
•Oklahoma City National Memorial — memorial in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 5.3 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 Oklahoma City, 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 8.8 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard): 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 Oklahoma City, OK before heading back.
