Origin
Granite, OK
Late night in Granite on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granite, 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
3h
Distance
161.1 mi
259 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granite, OK
Patrick
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This 161.1-mile drive from Granite, OK, to Norman, OK, is a straightforward, single-day adventure. Expect to spend about 3 hours on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $25. You'll primarily navigate using the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 6, and the Great Western Cattle Trail. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The journey takes you across the familiar landscape of the Great Plains, offering a consistent regional feel throughout.
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
80.5 miles from Granite, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 86 mi | 1h 27m |
| OK 6 | 30.1 mi | 35m |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | 10.7 mi | 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 |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 86 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on Parker Avenue
81 ft
·
4 sec
·
Parker Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR E1415
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mountain Avenue
4
Continue on Sulphur Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulphur Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto OK 6
30 mi
·
35 min
·
OK 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 40; OK 34
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40
56 mi
·
56 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 138B
Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 344 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 344
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 240
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Continue on I 240
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 240
19
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20
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.
21
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southeast Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit onto US 77
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77
Exit 113
Toward US 77 South
Use the slight left lane.
27
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
28
Continue on North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
29
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
33
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day in Norman. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $25. A key tip for this route is to pay close attention to GPS or road signs, especially when transitioning between the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 6, and the Great Western Cattle Trail, to ensure you stay on track. The relatively short distance means you can easily adjust your schedule if needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Granite, OK, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 1h 29m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Granite, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Granite, OK
This is one driving day of about 161.1 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Granite, 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 86 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Granite, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 31 and 147.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
31 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, W...
7
130.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m 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
141.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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
143.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m 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
147.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m 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
$25.19 one way
$50.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.65 | $55.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.57 | $71.14 |
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
$25
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.92 | $7.73 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Late night in Norman on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
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
16 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
3h 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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$18
near mile 144.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter a fair number of directional changes rather than a continuous highway cruise. With 28% of the route on highways, you'll experience a mix of driving styles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This segment offers a chance to settle in before transitioning back to more localized roads. Be prepared for a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86 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 around 31 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 161.1 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 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.6 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.
Between Granite, OK and Norman, OK, road signs point toward Woodward and Fort Smith.
Woodward
31 mi in
|
~38m
Fort Smith
143.4 mi in
|
~2h 35m
|
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 3h. Total distance: 161.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 141.6 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Norman, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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