How far is Moore, OK from Tahlequah, OK?
The driving distance from Moore, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Tahlequah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore and Tahlequah.
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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
23.1 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Muskogee
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1682 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Peak Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · West Peak Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on OK 165 North: Tahlequah
2609 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto Muskogee Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
1898 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass
7.3 mi · 9 min · East Shawnee Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2609 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moore and Tahlequah.
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.
Sunny leaving Moore and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moore to Tahlequah?
The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Clearview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Moore and 84.6 miles from Tahlequah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.57 one way or $45.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moore and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Stop Ideas Near Clearview
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 Clearview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moore and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 146.83 mi (236.3 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 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.38 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
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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