How far is Moore, OK from Tecumseh, OK?

The driving distance from Moore, OK to Tecumseh, OK is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
42.52 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.52 mi
50.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.52 mi
Kilometers
50.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.52 mi
Kilometers
68.43 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Moore
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moore
2026-04-22T22:21
Arrive Tecumseh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
McLoud
OK

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Moore
21.3 mi
00h 25m
To Tecumseh
21.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East, OK 3: Fort Smith

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Tecumseh

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Gordon Cooper Drive

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Gordon Cooper Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    2171 ft · 56 sec · North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 38%
Southeast Expressway
11.6 mi · 27%
US 177 South
9.35 mi · 22%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
2.08 mi · 5%
North Broadway Street
0.69 mi · 2%
East Service Road
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

16.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLoud
00h 25m from Moore
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Moore and Mostly Cloudy near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

McLoud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Moore and 21.3 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Moore and Mostly Cloudy near Tecumseh.

Stop Ideas Near McLoud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McLoud, 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 McLoud.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

53 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

58 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moore and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 31.52 mi (50.73 km).

Moore

#1 Moore

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Tecumseh

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population6,641
Coordinates35.2578500, -96.9366900
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore (-97.4867, 35.33951)
End: Tecumseh (-96.93669, 35.25785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.39 $12.78
Premium $4.63 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $5.42 $8.12 $16.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moore and Tecumseh. The current time is 22:21:46.

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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.