Wister, OK to Moore, OK is 201.6 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and US 59, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. With most of the route on surface roads, expect a more local feel compared to a pure interstate experience. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option for a single-day trip with some flexibility on timing.
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
100.8 miles from Wister, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141.2 mi
2h 23m
US 59
21.6 mi
28m
Southeast Expressway
12.3 mi
13m
North Broadway Street
8.6 mi
13m
Broadway
5.4 mi
6m
US 271
4.4 mi
6m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 141.2 mi, about 2h 23m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~667 veh/hr typical
· worst 968
Quietest
2 AM
~83 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Wister, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
272 ft·7 sec·Highland Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 270
0.3 mi·30 sec·Magnolia Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 271
4.4 mi·6 min·US 271
4
Turn right onto Rider Road
0.4 mi·41 sec·Rider Road
5
Turn left onto County Road 133
1.4 mi·2 min·County Road 133
6
Turn slight left onto US 59
4.5 mi·6 min·US 59
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight right onto US 59; US 271
0.2 mi·40 sec·US 59; US 271
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 59; US 271
8.6 mi·12 min·North Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 59; US 271
2.2 mi·3 min·US 59; US 271
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 59; US 271
319 ft·7 sec·US 59; US 271
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto OK 9; US 59
5.4 mi·6 min·Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on US 59
15 mi·17 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi·35 sec·I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40
66 mi·1 hr 6 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 40
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4AToward I 35 South, US 77 South: DallasUse the right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Use the straight lane.
20
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.1 mi·8 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Continue on I 35; US 77
1.7 mi·2 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 118Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
Given the 3h 43m estimated drive time, starting in the morning allows ample time to reach Moore before evening. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the 2-hour mark. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, ensure your tank is full before departing Wister to minimize the need for mid-trip refueling. Pay attention as you transition from the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway to US 59, as the driving environment will change.
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 100.8 miles from Wister, OK, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.2 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 44 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Wister, 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 Wister, OK
This is one driving day of about 201.6 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Wister, 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 141.2 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 42.1 and 199.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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42.1 mi into trip|~57m in|I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
185 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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
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197.3 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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
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197.5 mi into trip|~3h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
199.6 mi into trip|~3h 39m 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
$33.63 one way
$67.26 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$36.55
$73.10
premium
$5.26
$41.74
$83.48
diesel
$6.18
$49.04
$98.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.64
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.22
$12.90
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Wister, OK
Morning
in Wister on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Moore, OK
Morning
in Moore on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
81°F
Eufaula, OK
101 mi in
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
6 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
3h 43m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$18
near mile 194.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on surface roads, accounting for 81% of the total distance. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating local routes after the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway concludes. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 141.2 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect a more urban feel as you approach Moore, with more frequent intersections and local traffic.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141.2 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 42.1 miles in near I 40 Business.
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 17 significant decision points across 201.6 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 42.1 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.3 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
1,249 ft475 ft
Total Climb
819 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
1,249 ft
~196.4 mi in
Elevation Range
775 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 Wister, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 201.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 141.2 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.1 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.3 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Moore, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
