How far is Moore, OK from Chelsea, OK?

The driving distance from Moore, OK to Chelsea, OK is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.38 mi
02h 57m
Flight
141.54 mi
227.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.54 mi
Kilometers
227.79 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.38 mi
Kilometers
256.5 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chelsea
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Moore
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moore
2026-04-19T04:05
Arrive Chelsea
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moore
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bristow
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Moore
79.7 mi
01h 28m
To Chelsea
79.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moore and Chelsea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moore and Chelsea.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    1463 ft · 48 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

    1832 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Service Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Service Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    709 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    13.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1831 ft · 39 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane

    110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on North Sioux Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  24. 24

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2521 ft · 58 sec · Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    968 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moore and Chelsea.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
101 mi · 63%
Skelly Bypass
18.5 mi · 12%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
5.69 mi · 4%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 3%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

87.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristow
01h 28m from Moore
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moore and Sunny near Chelsea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moore to Chelsea?

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Moore and 79.7 miles from Chelsea.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moore and Sunny near Chelsea.

Stop Ideas Near Bristow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bristow, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bristow.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

51 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

94 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

109 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

117 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moore and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 141.54 mi (227.79 km).

Moore

#1 Moore

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Population63,102
Coordinates35.3395100, -97.4867000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Chelsea

#2 Chelsea

City in Oklahoma, US

Population1,877
Coordinates36.5356500, -95.4324700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore (-97.4867, 35.33951)
End: Chelsea (-95.43247, 36.53565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.29 L · about $21.28
Round trip
$42.57
11.24 gal · 42.58 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.28 $42.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.94 $47.87
Premium $4.63 $25.99 $51.99
Diesel $5.42 $30.43 $60.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Moore and Chelsea. The current time is 04:05:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.