Origin
Geary, OK
Night in Geary on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Geary, 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 21m
Distance
69.3 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Geary, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
Spanning 69.3 miles, this trek from Geary to Norman is an efficient journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Your path utilizes a combination of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, the Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of exploration, the route offers a straightforward connection between these two Great Plains communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 29.8 mi | 30m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| US 281 Spur | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Airport Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| US 77 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| OK 8 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 29.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Geary, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on OK 8; US 270; US 281
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
2
Continue on OK 8; US 281
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 8; US 281
3
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 281 Spur
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 40
30 mi
·
30 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 138B
Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 344 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 344
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 240
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 240
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 240
14
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
Exit 115
Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southeast Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit onto US 77
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77
Exit 113
Toward US 77 South
Use the slight left lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
23
Continue on North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
28
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Geary, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 8.8 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
8.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
7
38.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138B
Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
51.6 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$10.83 one way
$21.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
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
6 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 21m 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 mixed drive transitions through varying road types, with roughly 32% of your time spent on highways. You will spend your longest uninterrupted segment covering 29.8 miles along the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a varied experience as you transition between these major arteries and local road sections. The personality of the drive shifts as you move from the open stretches of the memorial highways onto the controlled access of the John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Overall, the combination of road types keeps the drive engaging without requiring constant navigation adjustments.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 8.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 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.
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 Geary, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
51.6 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 240; US 62; OK 3
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 21m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). 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 29.8 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: at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 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.
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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