Origin
Lexington, OK
Night in Lexington on Saturday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, 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
27m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington, OK
Daniel Cavarra
Norman, OK
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Lexington, OK to Norman, OK is 16.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Classen Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection between two Oklahoma towns, perfect for a brief excursion or an easy commute. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a relaxed pace and minimal highway time. Consider this trip if you're looking for a simple, direct journey without much complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Classen Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| 72nd Avenue Southeast | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Porter Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Comanche Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Crawford Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Classen Boulevard
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 77
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 77
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
72nd Avenue Southeast
4
Continue on US 77
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 77
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on US 77
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on South Porter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Porter Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto East Comanche Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Comanche Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Crawford Avenue
11
Turn right onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 77 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 77 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Classen Boulevard
Continue onto Classen Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Comanche Street
Turn left onto East Comanche Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Crawford Avenue
Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
9:47 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
2 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
27m 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 a turn-heavy local drive. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 16.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Classen Boulevard. As you travel from Lexington to Norman, you'll experience a continuous local road feel, without any significant changes in driving style or scenery. Be prepared to make several turns as you navigate through neighborhoods and town centers.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Classen Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 77 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 77 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (Classen Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (East Comanche 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 27m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Classen Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (US 77 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (Classen Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (East Comanche Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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