Origin
Ada, OK
Late night in Ada on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ada, OK to Norman, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
75.2 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ada, OK
Zsolt Bodnár
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This 75.2-mile drive from Ada, OK to Norman, OK is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 34 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day adventure. You'll spend most of your time on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway and OK 19, with a small portion on West Main Street in Norman. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick excursion. Both Ada and Norman are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a landscape consistent with that area throughout your journey. This drive is ideal for those looking for a short, efficient trip between two Oklahoma cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.6 miles from Ada, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.1 mi | 35m |
| OK 19 | 32.8 mi | 43m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| OK 3W | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 3W; OK 19
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 3W; OK 19
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn slight left onto OK 19
11 mi
·
13 min
·
OK 19
Toward OK 19 West: Stratford, Pauls Valley
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 19
14 mi
·
17 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 19
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes, there's no need to split this trip. You have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time in Norman, or perhaps in the late afternoon to arrive as the day winds down. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, plan for a quick fuel stop before you leave Ada, as the total drive is 75.2 miles and the estimated fuel cost is $12. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that 34.1-mile stretch on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, where services might be less frequent.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.6 miles from Ada, OK, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ada, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ada, OK
This is one driving day of about 75.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Ada, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 34.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Ada, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 72.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
OK 19
Turn slight left onto OK 19 toward OK 19 West: Stratford, Pauls Valley
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward OK 19 West: Stratford, Pauls Valley
6
35.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
7
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.76 one way
$23.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norman, OK
Late night in Norman on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
$18
near mile 72.6
View on nps.gov
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 33.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed experience, with 44% of the route being highway travel. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.1 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which should provide a steady pace. As you transition onto OK 19 and then West Main Street into Norman, the character of the drive will likely shift from more open highway to more developed road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and more local road navigation, offering a varied driving experience without being overly demanding.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near OK 19.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (OK 19): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Norman, OK
Full guide →Norman is a city in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and in Cleveland County. With a population of 128,000 (2020), it is the third largest city in the state and is home to the University of Oklahoma (popularly known as OU), the state's largest and flagship university.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 75.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (OK 19): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles (I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norman, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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