Connecting Vinita to Moore, this 176-mile trek across the Oklahoma Great Plains is a straightforward journey typically taking about 3 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel. Because the duration is quite manageable, this route works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $27 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Since both locations reside within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent regional landscape throughout your travel. This highway-focused drive is ideal if you are looking for an efficient way to transit between these two points without unnecessary detours.
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
88 miles from Vinita, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi
1h 25m
Will Rogers Turnpike
47.4 mi
47m
Skelly Bypass
15 mi
18m
I 44
5.6 mi
7m
I 35
5.5 mi
6m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinita, OK and Moore, OK.
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Start on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
1.0 mi·1 min·East Illinois Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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Turn left
352 ft·8 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cash Only
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 44 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 44
47 mi·47 min·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi·6 min·I 44
Exit 34Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi·17 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma CityUse the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 44
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
13
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi·3 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62
5.5 mi·6 min·I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: DallasUse the left lane.
17
Continue on I 35; US 77
1.7 mi·2 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 118Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
Plan to complete this drive in one go, as the 3-hour duration allows for significant flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of freedom to stretch your legs whenever you feel the need. Keep in mind that since the majority of your time is spent on turnpikes, having your payment method ready for tolls will help keep your progress smooth. Because you are traveling 176 miles primarily on interstates, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the longer 86-mile stretch to avoid any mid-turnpike stress. Leveraging the highway-dominant nature of this route means you can easily reach Moore by midday if you head out early in the morning.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88 miles from Vinita, OK, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 39 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 34m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vinita, 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 Vinita, OK
This is one driving day of about 176 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Vinita, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 174 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
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48.8 mi into trip|~50m in|I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
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53.9 mi into trip|~56m in|I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
8
166.7 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|I 35; US 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dal...
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174 mi into trip|~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street
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 118
Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5t...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.52 one way
$55.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.21
$60.42
premium
$4.89
$33.87
$67.74
diesel
$5.61
$38.86
$77.72
Estimated Tolls: $6.70
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)$4.33
Will Rogers Turnpike
(47.4 mi)$2.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.8
0
$18.48
$8.45
Efficient EV
44
0
$15.40
$7.04
EV Truck/SUV
70.4
0
$24.64
$11.26
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Vinita, OK
Late night
in Vinita on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moore, OK
Late night
in Moore on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
2 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
3h 7m 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 highly efficient transit, as 83% of this drive is spent on major highways. You will navigate a series of major thoroughfares, including the Will Rogers Turnpike, the Skelly Bypass, and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The pace is steady, featuring a notable 86.6-mile stretch along the Turner Turnpike that represents the longest uninterrupted segment of your journey. While the route is largely defined by these fast, multi-lane road conditions, the transition between turnpikes keeps the drive feeling structured. You should prepare for a consistent, high-speed experience that favors direct travel over local meandering.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Will Rogers Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 176 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Vinita, OK and Moore, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Lawton.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 176 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.70 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Moore, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Moore, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
