Origin
Morris, OK
Late night in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Morris, OK to Norman, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
112.6 mi
181 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, OK
Lukas Kosc
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This 112.6-mile journey from Morris, OK, to Norman, OK, will take you approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Southeast Expressway, with a portion on US 266, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, making it an economical option. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entire duration, experiencing a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation rather than long, uninterrupted highway stretches. It's a straightforward drive that offers a good taste of Oklahoma's landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.3 miles from Morris, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 74.9 mi | 1h 16m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 8m |
| US 266 | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| South Sooner Road | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| OK 52 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| 12th Avenue Northeast | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South Hughes Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 74.9 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on OK 52
1.8 mi
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2 min
·
South Hughes Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 52
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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OK 52
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 52
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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OK 52
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 52
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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OK 52
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 266
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 266
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 266
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 266
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 62; US 75
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 62; US 75
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 62; US 75
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 62; US 75
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 75
Exit 104B
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 40; US 62; US 75
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
230 ft
·
12 sec
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Southeast 74th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto OK 77H
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
South Sooner Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on OK 77H
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
12th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto East Robinson Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Robinson Street
17
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft
·
21 sec
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East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft
·
21 sec
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North Crawford Avenue
20
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
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East Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a flexible day trip, allowing you to depart at your convenience. Plan to refuel before you leave Morris, OK, as there are no designated stops along this 112.6-mile route. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you should remain attentive to your GPS or navigation system, especially as you transition between the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Southeast Expressway, and US 266. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an affordable drive, but keep an eye on your gauge, particularly during the longest stretch of 74.9 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.3 miles from Morris, OK, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.9 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morris, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Morris, OK
This is one driving day of about 112.6 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Morris, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 74.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Morris, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.9 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 99.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 62; US 75 / W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
Turn left onto US 62; US 75 / W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 62; US 75
Take the exit onto US 62; US 75 toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 104B
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Okla...
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
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I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Okla...
8
91.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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
99.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.60 one way
$35.21 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.85 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.76 | $7.21 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Late night in Norman on Tuesday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
20 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
2h 11m 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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$18
near mile 101
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this route. With only 19% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating local roads and making frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 74.9 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to a more winding path. This drive feels more like exploring the countryside with a series of connections rather than a high-speed transit, demanding your attention for navigation.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.9 mi on Vietnam Veteran's 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near US 62; US 75 / W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway.
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 112.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.4 miles (US 62; US 75 / W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (US 62; US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Morris, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
91.5 mi in
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~1h 40m
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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 2h 11m. Total distance: 112.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.9 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (US 62; US 75 / W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (US 62; US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (I 40; US 62; US 75 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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