Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 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
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Wright City, OK and Moon, OK.
Start on Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto OK 98
Turn left onto US 70
Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street
Continue on OK 3
Turn straight onto OK 3
Turn slight left onto D2225
Turn left onto D4765
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
5 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.
At end of road, turn left onto OK 98
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Southeast Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto D4765
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Wright City on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 11:57AM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Afternoon in Moon on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 11:57AM CDT until June 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
243 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
526 ft
~14.8 mi in
Elevation Range
172 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Idabel, OK
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-We 08:30-21:00; Th-Fr 08:30-22:00; Sa...
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: tex-mex
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: chinese
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Idabel, OK
Cuisine: american;seafood
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteMuseum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Idabel
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 09:45-15:00; PH of...
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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The Moon is the Earth's solitary natural satellite, roughly 384,000 km (239,000 mi) away. It has roughly 38,000,000 km2 (15,000,000 sq mi) of surface area, and is not believed to harbor any life. The Moon is the only natural object in space outside the Earth that humans have landed on, but manned lunar landings ended in 1972. However, the United States's Artemis program is working toward new landings in the late 2020s.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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