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Colbert, OK
Night in Colbert on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
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Current temp
72°F
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Trip from Colbert, 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 45m
Distance
143 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colbert, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
Spanning 143 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this drive from Colbert to Norman takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete. It serves as an ideal day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $22 for fuel to cover the journey, which utilizes the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, US 70, and the Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout your travel. Planning for a single stop along the way will help keep the experience comfortable and manageable.
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
71.5 miles from Colbert, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 68.5 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 70 | 43.2 mi | 55m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| US 69 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Durant Bypass | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Franklin Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Leavenworth Trail | 0.5 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 Colbert, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on South Franklin Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Franklin Street
2
Continue on Leavenworth Trail
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leavenworth Trail
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 69; US 75
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 69; US 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 69; US 75
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 69; US 75
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 70 West: Madill
Use the sharp right lane.
8
Merge onto US 70
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Durant Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 70
521 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on US 70
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 70
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 70
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 35; US 70
34 mi
·
34 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
26
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility when deciding your departure time. Aim to leave during daylight hours to maximize visibility, especially when navigating the portions of the route that rely on smaller highways. You only need to plan for one strategic stop to stretch your legs and refuel, which keeps your total travel time close to the 2-hour and 45-minute estimate. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping in mind that your total gas costs will hover around $22 for the full 143-mile distance. Prioritize maintaining a steady pace during the 68.5-mile stretch on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway to ensure a smooth transition into the final leg of your journey.
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 71.5 miles from Colbert, OK, or about 1h 27m 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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 13m
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 Colbert, 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.
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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 Colbert, OK
This is one driving day of about 143 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Colbert, 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from Colbert, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 140.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 70 West: Madill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward US 70 West: Madill
6
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
7
140.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
140.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.36 one way
$44.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.55 | $49.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.57 | $63.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.51 | $5.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.02 | $9.15 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
11:14 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 45m 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
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 78.9
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 143
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with local road segments. With a highway share of 36%, you will experience a combination of faster stretches and more variable road conditions. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 68.5-mile stretch along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of the journey. Expect the road's personality to shift as you transition between these different highway designations. The route is straightforward, though you should be prepared for the change in pace that comes with moving between major thoroughfares and secondary roads.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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 1.5 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 15 significant decision points across 143 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,174 ft
663 ft
Total Climb
602 ft
Total Descent
91 ft
Highest Point
1,174 ft
~143 mi in
Elevation Range
511 ft
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 45m. Total distance: 143 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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