How far is Tahlequah, OK from Moore, OK?

The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Moore, OK is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.67 mi
02h 45m
Flight
146.83 mi
236.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.83 mi
Kilometers
236.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.67 mi
Kilometers
273.06 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moore
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Tahlequah
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tahlequah
2026-05-12T20:41
Arrive Moore
Tue, May 12, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tahlequah
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
Clearview
OK

Human settlement in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Tahlequah
84.8 mi
01h 22m
To Moore
84.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

    5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    717 ft · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith

    1142 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    3 mi · 3 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 West: Peak Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    2081 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South 32nd Street

    19.1 mi · 21 min · South 32nd Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1070 ft · 26 sec

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    Keep slight left

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  22. 22

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

    786 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road

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

  24. 24

    Continue on West Service Road

    149 m · 10 sec · West Service Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Moore Avenue

    1447 ft · 31 sec · North Moore Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West Service Road

    1958 ft · 42 sec · West Service Road

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    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1595 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    148 m · 16 sec · North Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tahlequah 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
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98 mi · 58%
South 32nd Street
19.1 mi · 11%
North Muskogee Avenue
12.3 mi · 7%
ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
12.3 mi · 7%
Southeast Expressway
12.3 mi · 7%
OK 165 West
6 mi · 4%
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 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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearview
01h 22m from Tahlequah
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tahlequah and Sunny near Moore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Clearview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Tahlequah and 84.9 miles from Moore.

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 22.9 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Sunny near Moore.

Stop Ideas Near Clearview

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

86 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

116 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

119 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tahlequah and Moore. Straight-line distance: 146.83 mi (236.3 km).

Tahlequah

#1 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Moore

#2 Moore

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Population63,102
Coordinates35.3395100, -97.4867000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: North Muskogee Avenue (-94.969975, 35.915375)
End: North Broadway Street (-97.486706, 35.33951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.66 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.37
11.98 gal · 45.32 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.68 $45.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.63 $27.70 $55.41
Diesel $5.42 $32.44 $64.87

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tahlequah and Moore. The current time is 20:41:42.

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.