Origin
Wewoka, OK
Late night in Wewoka on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wewoka, OK to Moore, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wewoka, OK
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Moore, OK
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Trip Overview
This 70.8-mile drive from Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Moore, Oklahoma, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $11, meaning you won't need to budget for an overnight stay. You'll spend about 63% of your time on highways, making for a relatively quick transit between the Great Plains regions of both states. The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway will be your primary companion for a significant portion of the trip. This route offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| US 270 | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Southeast Expressway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| OK 9 | 12 mi | 13m |
| US 270 Business | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| West 1st Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Wrangler Boulevard West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wewoka, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on West 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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West 1st Street
2
Continue on US 270 Business
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 270 Business
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 270
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 270; OK9; OK 3E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wrangler Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 9; US 270
7
Continue on OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
8
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 9; US 270
9
Take the ramp onto US 270
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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 118
Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
20
Continue on West Service Road
489 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Service Road
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
21
Continue on North Moore Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Moore Avenue
22
Continue on West Service Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Service Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Wewoka, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 37.4 and 68.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
37.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, 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.
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
37.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
8
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
8
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
$11.07 one way
$22.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.15 | $24.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Moore, OK
Late night in Moore on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
35 mi in
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 28m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 70.8-mile trip, with 63% of the journey on main roads like the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 270. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 15.9 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, offering a consistent pace. The Southeast Expressway will also play a role as you approach your destination. This route is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing smooth highway cruising over winding scenic byways, making it a predictable and easy driving experience.
63% 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: 15.9 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 270. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.4 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 37.4 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.3 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wewoka, OK and Moore, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Dallas.
Fort Smith
37.4 mi in
|
~49m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
Dallas
54.3 mi in
|
~1h 8m
|
via I 240; OK 3
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 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 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 37.4 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.7 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.3 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Moore, 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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