Origin
Chandler, OK
Night in Chandler on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, 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 15m
Distance
61.8 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, OK
Kyle Tran
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This 61.8-mile drive from Chandler, Oklahoma, to Norman, Oklahoma, is a convenient 1-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. You'll travel primarily on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with segments on Helen Cole Memorial Highway and West 15th Street South. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical journey. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward experience. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it’s perfect for a quick getaway or an easy transfer between these Oklahoma cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 21.6 mi | 21m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| West 15th Street South | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| I 35 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US 77 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| US Historic 66 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 21.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Manvel Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West 15th Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 66
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 44
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit onto US 77
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77
Exit 113
Toward US 77 South
Use the slight left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
17
Continue on North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
22
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Chandler, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 56.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18 / West 15th Street South
At end of road, turn right onto US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18 / West 15th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
37 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
8
43.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 35; US 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dal...
7
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward US 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 113
Toward US 77 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
Turner Turnpike
(21.6 mi)
$1.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
11:21 PM
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
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
1h 15m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, providing a good opportunity for steady travel. The road character shifts from faster turnpike driving to more local road segments as you approach Norman. Expect a drive that balances efficient travel with moments of more direct interaction with the landscape as you transition between the Oklahoma towns.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.4 miles in near US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18 / West 15th Street South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.8 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.4 miles (US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18 / West 15th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chandler, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
32.4 mi in
|
~36m
|
via I 44
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 15m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.08 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: at 0.4 miles (US Historic 66; OK 66; OK 18 / West 15th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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