How far is Poteau, OK from Moore, OK?

The driving distance from Poteau, OK to Moore, OK is about 193.2 miles (311 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.24 mi
03h 08m
Flight
162.86 mi
262.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.86 mi
Kilometers
262.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.24 mi
Kilometers
310.99 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moore
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Poteau
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poteau
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Moore
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poteau
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dewar
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Poteau
96.5 mi
01h 34m
To Moore
96.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 26 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dewey Avenue

    17 m · 8 sec · Dewey Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    35 m · 4 sec · South Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beard Avenue

    1919 ft · 36 sec · Beard Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Paul Mathies Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Circle Drive

    650 ft · 18 sec · Circle Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    97 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

    1070 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1165 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street

    786 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Service Road

    149 m · 10 sec · West Service Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Moore Avenue

    1447 ft · 31 sec · North Moore Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West Service Road

    1958 ft · 44 sec · West Service Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1595 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    148 m · 16 sec · North Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141 mi · 73%
Broadway
20.1 mi · 10%
North Broadway Street
12.4 mi · 6%
Southeast Expressway
12.3 mi · 6%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
1.73 mi · 1%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dewar
01h 34m from Poteau
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poteau and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.2 miles (311 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 96.5 miles from Poteau and 96.7 miles from Moore.

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 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poteau and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moore.

Stop Ideas Near Dewar

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

77 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poteau and Moore. Straight-line distance: 162.86 mi (262.09 km).

Poteau

#1 Poteau

City in Oklahoma

Population8,906
Coordinates35.0537100, -94.6235600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Moore

#2 Moore

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Population63,102
Coordinates35.3395100, -97.4867000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Dewey Avenue (-94.623649, 35.053616)
End: North Broadway Street (-97.486706, 35.33951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
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.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.81 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.65
13.64 gal · 51.62 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.83 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.05 $58.09
Premium $4.63 $31.54 $63.09
Diesel $5.42 $36.93 $73.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Poteau and Moore. The current time is 03:14:39.

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.