How far is Moore, OK from Locust Grove, OK?

The driving distance from Moore, OK to Locust Grove, 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 143 miles (230.1 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
159.39 mi
02h 57m
Flight
142.95 mi
230.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.95 mi
Kilometers
230.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.39 mi
Kilometers
256.52 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Moore
Fri, Apr 17, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moore
2026-04-17T09:01
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
79.6 mi
01h 28m
To Locust Grove
79.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moore and Locust Grove.

  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 left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau

    27 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    2731 ft · 45 sec · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Wyandotte Street

    1574 ft · 34 sec · Wyandotte Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    556 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Harold Andrews Boulevard

    982 ft · 30 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
87.7 mi · 55%
US 412 East
27 mi · 17%
Skelly Bypass
18.5 mi · 12%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 3%
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
5.24 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
+16.4 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristow
01h 28m from Moore
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moore and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moore to Locust Grove?

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 79.6 miles from Moore and 79.8 miles from Locust Grove.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Moore and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.

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 Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 142.95 mi (230.05 km).

Moore

#1 Moore

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Population63,102
Coordinates35.3395100, -97.4867000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
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#2 Locust Grove

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,395
Coordinates36.2000900, -95.1677400
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore (-97.4867, 35.33951)
End: Locust Grove (-95.16774, 36.20009)

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Moore and Locust Grove. The current time is 09:01:13.

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.