Origin
Caddo, OK
Night in Caddo on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
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Trip from Caddo, 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
2h 46m
Distance
144.6 mi
233 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caddo, OK
Rodolfo Gaion
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
Caddo, OK to Norman, OK is 144.6 miles and takes about 2h 46m via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway and US 69, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, suggesting a blend of highway speeds and potentially some local road sections. With only one recommended stop and a total duration under three hours, this is a manageable one-day trip, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.3 miles from Caddo, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 68.5 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 70 | 44.4 mi | 56m |
| US 69 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Manning Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 68.5 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caddo, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on Manning Avenue
19 ft
·
3 sec
·
Manning Avenue
2
Turn right onto OK 22
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
4
Merge onto US 69; US 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 69; US 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 14
Toward West Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto West Main Street
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 70
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
8
Continue on US 70
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
521 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on US 70
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 70
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 70
Use the left lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 35; US 70
34 mi
·
34 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
24
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 46 minutes, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning will allow ample time for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of $23, planning your fuel and rest stops isn't overly complicated. Keep an eye on road conditions, especially as you transition between the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway and US 69. Since this is a single-day trip, you can afford to be spontaneous with your timing.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.3 miles from Caddo, OK, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 32 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.3 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
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 Caddo, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caddo, OK
This is one driving day of about 144.6 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Caddo, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 68.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.3 miles from Caddo, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 141.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward West Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward West Main Street
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
141.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m 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
141.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.61 one way
$45.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.82 | $49.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.83 | $55.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.93 | $63.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.18 | $6.94 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.65 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Night in Norman on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 46m 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.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 84.7
View on nps.gov
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
~45 min detour
$18
near mile 144.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 39% highway share, indicating you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads, interspersed with other highway types. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 68.5 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, meaning you can settle in for a sustained period of driving. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between different road types, so be prepared for potential changes in speed limits and road conditions as you travel. Expect a driving experience that balances efficiency with occasional shifts in pace.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.5 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 144.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (West Main Street): 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 2h 46m. Total distance: 144.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 68.5 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area and 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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