How far is Moore, OK from McAlester, OK?
The driving distance from Moore, OK to McAlester, OK is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moore and McAlester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore and McAlester.
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Start on North Broadway Street
1463 ft · 48 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
1832 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Service Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
709 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Helen Cole Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
34.2 mi · 32 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin
1109 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moore and McAlester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.1 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Moore and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McAlester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moore to McAlester?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Bearden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Moore and 65.2 miles from McAlester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Moore and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McAlester.
Stop Ideas Near Bearden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bearden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moore and McAlester. Straight-line distance: 100.99 mi (162.53 km).
#1 Moore
The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 63,102 |
| Coordinates | 35.3395100, -97.4867000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAlester (-95.76971, 34.93343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.28 | $42.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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