Origin
Blanchard, OK
Late night in Blanchard on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanchard, 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
24m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blanchard, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Blanchard to Norman, you are looking at a quick 16.2-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of OK 9, East Veterans Memorial Highway, and West Main Street. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should comfortably cover this short distance. Whether you are commuting or just heading out for a change of scenery, the straightforward nature of this route makes it a hassle-free trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 9 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Adkins Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 44th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 9
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on US 62; US 277; OK 9
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto OK 9
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
OK 9
Toward OK 9 East: Norman
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Adkins Hill Road
5
Continue on OK 9
470 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast 44th Street
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
7
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 62; US 277; OK 9 / 2nd Street
Depart onto US 62; US 277; OK 9 / 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OK 9
Take the ramp onto OK 9 toward OK 9 East: Norman
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 9 East: Norman
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive offers a varied experience as you transition between highway stretches and local roads. You will spend about 36% of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 5.8 miles along OK 9. The road maintains a practical, functional pace rather than feeling like a long-haul interstate grind. Moving from the open landscape of the Great Plains into the heart of Norman, the character of the drive shifts from regional highway transit to local street navigation. It is a straightforward trip that moves quickly from start to finish.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on OK 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62; US 277; OK 9 / 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62; US 277; OK 9 / 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans 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 24m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on OK 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norman, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (US 62; US 277; OK 9 / 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. 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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