Origin
Wright City, OK
Late night in Wright City on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wright City, OK to Moon, 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 6m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wright City, OK
Kelly
Moon, OK
Samir Smier
Trip Overview
This 41.4-mile journey from Wright City to Moon, Oklahoma, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 70, OK 3, and OK 98, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a quick and efficient trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout your drive, so expect consistent prairie landscapes. There are no designated stops on this route, but the short distance means you can take your time and enjoy the open road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 14.4 mi | 17m |
| OK 3 | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| OK 98 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Washington Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| D4765 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 14.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wright City, OK and Moon, OK.
1
Start on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto OK 98
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
OK 98
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 70
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
370 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
5
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 3
12 mi
·
21 min
·
OK 3
8
Turn straight onto OK 3
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9
Turn slight left onto D2225
437 ft
·
25 sec
·
D2225
10
Turn left onto D4765
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
D4765
11
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
52 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Wright City, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OK 98
At end of road, turn left onto OK 98
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
North Central Avenue
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Southeast Washington Street
Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
D4765
Turn left onto D4765
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Moon, OK
Late night in Moon on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 6m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a consistent cruising speed for most of the 41.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 14.4 miles along US 70, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While the specific road types vary between US 70, OK 3, and OK 98, the overall character remains that of a straightforward, highway-style journey through Oklahoma's plains. Expect a generally smooth ride with minimal interruptions.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and OK 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near OK 98.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (OK 98): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (North Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.4 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (OK 98): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (North Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moon, 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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