How far is Moore, OK from Poteau, OK?
The driving distance from Moore, OK to Poteau, OK is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moore and Poteau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore and Poteau.
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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
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard
20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard
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Turn right
109 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
608 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
650 ft · 12 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Paul Mathies Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Paul Mathies Drive
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Turn left onto Beard Avenue
1919 ft · 42 sec · Beard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
35 m · 6 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moore and Poteau.
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
75.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moore and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Poteau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moore to Poteau?
The road trip is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dewar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Moore and 96.4 miles from Poteau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Moore and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Poteau.
Stop Ideas Near Dewar
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 Dewar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moore and Poteau. Straight-line distance: 162.86 mi (262.09 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 Poteau
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.0537100, -94.6235600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poteau (-94.62356, 35.05371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.92 | $57.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.40 | $62.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
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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