The drive from Waukomis, OK to Moore, OK covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Deere Road, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, US 81 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on John Deere Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Waukomis, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John Deere Road
24.2 mi
30m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
12 mi
14m
US 81
11.5 mi
13m
North Portland Avenue
9.2 mi
10m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
6m
Broadway Extension
5 mi
5m
Angie Debo Memorial Highway
5 mi
5m
Centennial Expressway
5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
John Deere Road
— 24.2 mi, about 30m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,488 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,638
Quietest
2 AM
~413 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Waukomis, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
0.5 mi·47 sec·East Euclid Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 81
11 mi·13 min·US 81
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto OK 51
0.5 mi·1 min·East Jack Choate Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OK 51
12 mi·14 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 51; CR 62
5.0 mi·5 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
6
Turn right
135 ft·4 sec
7
Turn straight onto OK 74
9.0 mi·10 min·North Portland Avenue
8
Continue on OK 74
24 mi·30 min·John Deere Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 74
1.6 mi·2 min·Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial RoadUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto North Portland Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Portland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto West Memorial Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Memorial Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 344 EastUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 344
4.0 mi·4 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 77 South: Oklahoma CityUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 77
5.0 mi·5 min·Broadway Extension
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 235; US 77
5.0 mi·6 min·Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77
5.2 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 35; US 77
1.7 mi·2 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 118Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Waukomis, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 86.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|US 81
Turn right onto US 81
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
11.9 mi into trip|~14m in|OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue
Turn left onto OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
64.2 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial Road
7
64.6 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|West Memorial Road
Turn left onto West Memorial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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
$13.69 one way
$27.38 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$15.01
$30.02
premium
$4.93
$17.13
$34.26
diesel
$5.60
$19.46
$38.93
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(4 mi)$0.20
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
$14
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.5
0
$9.27
$4.24
Efficient EV
22.1
0
$7.73
$3.53
EV Truck/SUV
35.3
0
$12.36
$5.65
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Sep 3, 2026
Origin
Waukomis, OK
Late night
in Waukomis on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Clear
SSE 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 7:42PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 7:38PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Moore, OK
Late night
in Moore on Friday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Clear
SSE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 7:42PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 7:38PM CDT until September 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
1 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
1h 49m 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.
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?
88.3 mi in 1h 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on John Deere Road.
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 0.5 miles in near US 81.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,273 ft999 ft
Total Climb
395 ft
Total Descent
394 ft
Highest Point
1,273 ft
~81.7 mi in
Elevation Range
274 ft
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 Waukomis, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 88.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on John Deere Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.20 in tolls one way, starting with Kilpatrick 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.
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.
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 0.5 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (OK 51 / East Jack Choate Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moore, OK before heading back.
