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Trip from Edmond, 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

44m

Distance

32.4 mi

52 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Edmond, OK

Alan Garzón

Downtown Norman, OK, OK

Norman, OK

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Trip Overview

Edmond to Norman is 32.4 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Helen Cole Memorial Highway and Broadway Extension, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward connection between two Oklahoma cities. It's a short trip, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area. You'll primarily be on well-traveled local roads and expressways, so expect consistent traffic and clear signage. Consider this route for its ease and efficiency, especially if you're looking for a simple point-to-point journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 6.8 mi 7m
Broadway Extension 6.7 mi 7m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 5.2 mi 6m
Centennial Expressway 5 mi 6m
US 77 3.7 mi 5m
South Broadway 2.6 mi 5m
West Robinson Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Porter Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Helen Cole Memorial Highway — 6.8 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US Historic 66; US 77

0.2 mi · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77

2.6 mi · 5 min · South Broadway
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 77

6.7 mi · 7 min · Broadway Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on I 235; US 77

5.0 mi · 6 min · Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5

Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77

5.2 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit onto US 77

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 77
Exit 113 Toward US 77 South Use the slight left lane.
9

Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

76 ft · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue
10

Continue on North Flood Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Flood Avenue
11

Turn left onto West Robinson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto East Gray Street

464 ft · 21 sec · East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

403 ft · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
15

Turn left onto East Main Street

355 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway

Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
26.9 mi into trip | ~34m 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
6
30.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | West Robinson Street

Turn left onto West Robinson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
31.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | North Porter Avenue

Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
32.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | East Gray Street

Turn right onto East Gray Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.07 one way

$10.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.56 $11.12
premium $4.89 $6.24 $12.47
diesel $5.61 $7.15 $14.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.54 $2.07

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Edmond, OK

Late night in Edmond on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Late night in Norman on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

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

12 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

44m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like a local commute than a long-distance highway journey. With 27% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster-paced travel and slower, more winding local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on Helen Cole Memorial Highway. As you progress, the drive transitions between urban and suburban landscapes, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic signals. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that demands active engagement.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Helen Cole Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (West Robinson 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 44m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Helen Cole 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.

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 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (West Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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.

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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