If you are planning a trip from Clinton to Norman, Oklahoma, you are looking at a straightforward 103.9-mile journey across the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of roughly $16, the trip is quite budget-friendly for solo drivers or small groups. While the drive does not require an overnight stay, having a full day allows you to transition comfortably between these two Oklahoma hubs. Because the entire route remains within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the trek.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from Clinton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
69.3 mi
1h 10m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
7m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.8 mi
6m
Airport Road
4.2 mi
5m
US 77
3.7 mi
5m
Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
North 4th Street
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 69.3 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on North 6th Street
68 ft·9 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.1 mi·16 sec·West Gary Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 183
1.1 mi·1 min·North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
56 mi·56 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 138BToward I 344: Kilpatrick TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft·6 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·57 sec
Toward I 344 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 344
5.8 mi·6 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 240
4.2 mi·5 min·Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·13 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: LawtonUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 240
0.5 mi·35 sec·I 240
15
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
1.1 mi·1 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·Southwest Expressway
Exit 115Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
0.5 mi·35 sec·Southeast Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 4AToward I 35 South, US 77 South: DallasUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.1 mi·8 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.5 mi·35 sec·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit onto US 77
3.7 mi·5 min·US 77
Exit 113Toward US 77 SouthUse the slight left lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
76 ft·1 sec·North Flood Avenue
24
Continue on North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi·23 sec·North Flood Avenue
25
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft·21 sec·East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft·21 sec·North Crawford Avenue
29
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft·12 sec·East Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about complex stop planning since the route is designed to be completed in one go without any mandatory pauses. To keep your budget on track, fuel up before you leave to cover the $16 estimated cost, as this helps you avoid fluctuating prices along the turn-heavy sections. Because the route relies on a specific sequence of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, keep your GPS handy to ensure you don't miss the transition points between these roads. Enjoy the freedom of a drive that gets you from point A to point B in under two hours.
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 51.9 miles from Clinton, OK, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.3 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 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 54m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, OK
This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Clinton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 69.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 90.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
8
84.4 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
9
86.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 115
Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dalla...
8
90.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.24 one way
$32.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.83
$35.67
premium
$4.89
$19.99
$39.99
diesel
$5.61
$22.94
$45.88
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(5.8 mi)$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
Efficient EV
26
0
$9.09
$4.16
EV Truck/SUV
41.6
0
$14.55
$6.65
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clinton, OK
Night
in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Norman, OK
Night
in Norman on Saturday
Local time
11:15 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
4 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 56m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional highway travel with more localized navigation. About 15% of your trip will be spent on highways like the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which also hosts your longest uninterrupted stretch of 69.3 miles. As you transition from the initial stretches onto the Helen Cole Memorial Highway and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, the road character shifts from open regional corridors to more active turns. This mix keeps the drive engaging, moving away from a monotonous interstate grind toward a more technical, hands-on experience behind the wheel. Stay alert for these shifts in road type as you navigate toward your destination.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.3 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.9 miles you will encounter 21 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 (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Clinton, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 103.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.3 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Kilpatrick 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: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
