Origin
Newcastle, OK
Late night in Newcastle on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, 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
24m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, OK
Daniel Smyth
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This quick 16-mile journey from Newcastle, OK, to Norman, OK, is a straightforward hop that takes about 24 minutes of driving time. It's an easy day trip, perfect for a short excursion within the Great Plains region. You'll primarily navigate along OK 9, South Main Street, and West Main Street, with about 36% of the drive on higher-speed roads. With a modest fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route is budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 9 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Adkins Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Veterans Memorial Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 44th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 9
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on East Fox Lane
121 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Fox Lane
2
Turn left onto US 62; US 277
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Take the ramp onto OK 9
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
OK 9
Toward OK 9 East: Norman
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Adkins Hill Road
6
Continue on OK 9
470 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast 44th Street
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
8
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62; US 277 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; US 277 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OK 9
Take the ramp onto OK 9 toward OK 9 East: Norman
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 9 East: Norman
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
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
Late night in Norman on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
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
3 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
24m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending some quicker sections with more local road navigation. Approximately 36% of this 16-mile trip involves highway driving, offering a chance to pick up some speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on OK 9, providing a decent segment of continuous travel. As you transition between main roads like OK 9 and local streets such as South Main Street and West Main Street, the pace will naturally adjust, offering a varied driving experience without being overly demanding.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on OK 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62; US 277 / South Main Street.
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 16 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (US 62; US 277 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 24m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on OK 9. 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: near the start (US 62; US 277 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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