This 177.9-mile drive from Muldrow, OK, to Norman, OK, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes. You'll navigate primarily using the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Southeast Expressway, with a significant portion of the journey on these main roads. The estimated fuel cost for this 1-stop trip is around $28, making it an economical option. Both Muldrow and Norman are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your journey. This route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma locations.
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
89 miles from Muldrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
154.3 mi
2h 37m
Southeast Expressway
8 mi
8m
South Sooner Road
6.6 mi
10m
12th Avenue Northeast
4.5 mi
7m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
1m
East Robinson Street
1 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 154.3 mi, about 2h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muldrow, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on OK 64B
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 40
79 mi·1 hr 20 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 40
75 mi·1 hr 16 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, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 8Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner RoadUse 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
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour duration, this trip is perfect for a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace and to avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a break or to refuel. The estimated fuel cost of $28 is budget-friendly, but it's always wise to check your fuel gauge before you leave Muldrow. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Southeast Expressway, as the "turn-heavy" profile suggests some distinct changes in direction are coming up.
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 89 miles from Muldrow, OK, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.3 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 39 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m
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 Muldrow, 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 Muldrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 177.9 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Muldrow, 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 154.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 165 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
156.8 mi into trip|~2h 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
164.8 mi into trip|~2h 49m 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
165 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|Southeast 74th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
165 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|OK 77H / South Sooner Road
Turn left onto OK 77H / South Sooner Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.81 one way
$55.63 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.54
$61.07
premium
$4.89
$34.24
$68.47
diesel
$5.61
$39.28
$78.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.4
0
$18.68
$8.54
Efficient EV
44.5
0
$15.57
$7.12
EV Truck/SUV
71.2
0
$24.91
$11.39
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Muldrow, OK
Late night
in Muldrow on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Norman, OK
Late night
in Norman on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 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
16 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
3h 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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
$18
near mile 165.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this route, suggesting a mix of road types rather than a continuous highway experience. With a 4 out of 4 highway share, you'll spend a good amount of time on major roadways, including a longest stretch of 154.3 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This extended segment likely offers a more consistent driving pace before you transition to local roads. The profile indicates that you'll encounter more turns and potentially varying speed limits as you approach your destination, requiring your attention.
Only 4% 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: 154.3 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 177.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 156.8 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Muldrow, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 177.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 154.3 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 156.8 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Norman, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
