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Trip from Cyril, 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

59.2 mi

95 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
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.

Downtown Cyril, OK, OK

Cyril, OK

Aynur Latfullin

Downtown Norman, OK, OK

Norman, OK

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Trip Overview

Cyril, OK to Norman, OK is 59.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via OK 19 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. With highway driving making up 78% of the route, expect a relatively efficient journey. This drive is perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 19 20.2 mi 29m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 18 mi 16m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur 7.8 mi 7m
Southeast 44th Street 5.6 mi 7m
West Main Street 2.6 mi 6m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
South Baskett 0.7 mi 1m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OK 19 — 20.2 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cyril, OK and Norman, OK.

1

Start on Main Street

102 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 277

0.3 mi · 31 sec · 2nd Street
3

Turn left onto OK 19; US 277

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Baskett
4

Turn right onto OK 19; US 277

11 mi · 16 min · OK 19; US 277
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on OK 19; US 277

4.3 mi · 6 min · OK 19; US 277
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto OK 19; US 81; US 277

5.0 mi · 7 min · OK 19; US 81; US 277
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 44

18 mi · 16 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 51 sec
Toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto OK 4 Toll

7.8 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on OK 9

5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

0.2 mi · 10 sec · West Adkins Hill Road
13

Continue on OK 9

470 ft · 9 sec · Southeast 44th Street
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
15

Merge onto OK 9; I 35

1.8 mi · 2 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on I 35

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 109 Toward Main Street Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

407 ft · 7 sec
Use the right lane.
19

Turn straight onto West Main Street

2.6 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Chickasha, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chickasha, OK

30 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

Ninnekah, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chickasha, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Cyril, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | OK 19; US 277

Turn right onto OK 19; US 277

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
21.3 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
7
39.7 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard,...
7
56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.26 one way

$18.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.16 $20.32
premium $4.89 $11.39 $22.79
diesel $5.61 $13.07 $26.14

Estimated Tolls: $1.81

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (18 mi) $1.26
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur (7.8 mi) $0.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$2

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.8 0 $6.22 $2.84
Efficient EV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37
EV Truck/SUV 23.7 0 $8.29 $3.79

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Cyril, OK

Night in Cyril on Saturday

Local time

11:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Night in Norman on Saturday

Local time

11:17 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

15 degrees warmer 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 is predominantly focused on highway travel, with 78% of the route utilizing faster roads like OK 19 and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 20.2 miles on OK 19. While the highway character is dominant, the turnpike sections offer a different driving dynamic. Overall, expect a smooth and efficient experience for the majority of the 59.2 miles.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on OK 19.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 19 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near OK 19; US 277.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.1 miles (OK 19; US 277): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Cyril, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard along the way.

H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard

39.7 mi in | ~49m

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: 59.2 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on OK 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.81 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey 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 1.1 miles (OK 19; US 277): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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