Traveling from Mooreland to Oklahoma City covers 136.6 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete the drive in one day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via OK 3, OK 8, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Budgeting around $21 for fuel should cover your transit across this portion of the Great Plains. Whether you are heading to the city for business or leisure, this straightforward route offers a reliable connection between these two Oklahoma locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.3 miles from Mooreland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 3
48.2 mi
55m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi
40m
OK 8
19 mi
20m
OK 50
8.5 mi
14m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
9m
US 281 Spur
4.3 mi
5m
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2 mi
2m
US 270
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
OK 3
— 48.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooreland, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
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Start on OK 50
0.3 mi·31 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 412; OK 50
1.3 mi·2 min·Southwest 6th Street
3
Turn left onto OK 50
8.5 mi·14 min·OK 50
4
At end of road, turn left onto OK 3; US 183; US 270
19 mi·21 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 3; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 3; US 60; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.1 mi·4 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
14 mi·15 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi·2 min·US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
9.6 mi·11 min·OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 270; US 281; OK 8
2.0 mi·2 min·South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi·31 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
14
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi·27 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
15 mi·16 min·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 8; US 281
2.6 mi·2 min·OK 8; US 281
17
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi·4 min·US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 281 Spur
0.2 mi·34 sec·US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / left lanes.
20
Merge onto I 40
38 mi·40 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 40; US 270
0.8 mi·59 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi·2 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148BToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
386 ft·15 sec·South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft·20 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning for this 2-hour and 41-minute trip is simple thanks to the manageable distance. You should aim to make at least one planned stop during your drive to break up the 136.6-mile trek and keep your focus sharp. Since fuel costs are estimated at $21, filling up before you leave Mooreland is a smart way to avoid any last-minute stress on the road. Flexibility is one of the main advantages of this route, allowing you to depart at a time that best fits your schedule. Remember that the longest stretch of 48.2 miles on OK 3 offers few diversions, so ensure you have your snacks and music ready before you hit that portion of the highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.3 miles from Mooreland, OK, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mooreland, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mooreland, OK
This is one driving day of about 136.6 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Mooreland, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OK 3 for about 48.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 135.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.1 mi into trip|~17m in|OK 3; US 183; US 270
At end of road, turn left onto OK 3; US 183; US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
44 mi into trip|~56m in|OK 3; US 270; US 281
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
69.2 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|US 270; US 281; OK 8 / South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Turn right onto US 270; US 281; OK 8 / South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
94.5 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
6
135.6 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|South Klein Avenue
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.36 one way
$42.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.45
$46.90
premium
$4.89
$26.29
$52.57
diesel
$5.61
$30.16
$60.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41
0
$14.34
$6.56
Efficient EV
34.2
0
$11.95
$5.46
EV Truck/SUV
54.6
0
$19.12
$8.74
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mooreland, OK
Night
in Mooreland on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Night
in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 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
2h 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from Mooreland toward Oklahoma City. With about 60% of your journey spent on highways, the road provides a balance between steady cruising and local navigation. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 48.2 miles on OK 3, which allows for consistent progress. The character of the road shifts as you leave the more rural sections of the Great Plains and approach the urban landscape of Oklahoma City. Staying alert is key, as the varying road types require you to adjust your pace between open highway segments and local connectors.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 mi on OK 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near OK 3; US 183; US 270.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.6 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 10.1 miles (OK 3; US 183; US 270): Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles (US 270; US 281; OK 8 / South Clarence Nash Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 136.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on OK 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (OK 3; US 183; US 270): Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles (US 270; US 281; OK 8 / South Clarence Nash 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.
