Origin
McLoud, OK
Late night in McLoud on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from McLoud, 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
49m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McLoud, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 36-mile trip from McLoud to Norman is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 49 minutes, making it a perfect one-day outing that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting about $5 for fuel is more than enough to cover the distance between these two Oklahoma locations. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this straightforward journey provides a simple link between the two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 10.9 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 8m |
| South Sooner Road | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| 12th Avenue Northeast | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South McCloud Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Robinson Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Porter Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 10.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McLoud, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on OK 102; OK 270
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto OK 102
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Continue on OK 102
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South McCloud Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 8
Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southeast 74th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto OK 77H
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
South Sooner Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on OK 77H
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
12th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto East Robinson Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Robinson Street
12
Turn left 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from McLoud, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 14.8 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
22.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
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 8
Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Soo...
6
23 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Southeast 74th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
OK 77H / South Sooner Road
Turn left onto OK 77H / South Sooner Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
East Gray Street
Turn right onto East Gray Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 18 to 23 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Norman OK on this developing situat...
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:52AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
26 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
49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will spend roughly 22% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, the Southeast Expressway, and South Sooner Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 10.9 miles while traveling along the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, it avoids the monotony of a long interstate grind. Navigating the transitions between these specific roads requires your full attention as the environment shifts through the Oklahoma landscape.
Only 22% 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: 10.9 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 14.8 miles in near I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (Southeast 74th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,275 ft
1,049 ft
Total Climb
416 ft
Total Descent
332 ft
Highest Point
1,275 ft
~23.1 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
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 McLoud, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
14.8 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 240; 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 49m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 10.9 miles on Vietnam Veteran's 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 14.8 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (Southeast 74th 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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