Newkirk, OK to Norman, OK is 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 37m via World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains, traversing Oklahoma for its entirety. Expect a route with frequent turns rather than a straightforward interstate journey. With just one recommended stop and a drive time under three hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion.
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
67.7 miles from Newkirk, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
77.3 mi
1h 18m
US 60
12.2 mi
13m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
7m
Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway
5.5 mi
6m
I 35
5.5 mi
6m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
North Pleasantview Road
4 mi
5m
US 77
3.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 77.3 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newkirk, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on East 7th Street
69 ft·9 sec·East 7th Street
2
Turn left onto US 77
0.5 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 77
0.8 mi·1 min·West South Street
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 77
5.5 mi·6 min·Sid Cookerly Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 77; OK 11
4.0 mi·5 min·North Pleasantview Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East Prospect Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·East Prospect Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Ash Street
1.1 mi·1 min·Ash Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Hartford Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·West Hartford Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North Waverly Street
1.6 mi·3 min·North Waverly Street
10
Turn right onto US 60 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·US 60 Business
11
Turn straight onto US 60; US 77; US 177
12 mi·13 min·US 60; US 77; US 177
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35
72 mi·1 hr 12 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi·3 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62
5.5 mi·6 min·I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: DallasUse the left lane.
21
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.5 mi·35 sec·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit onto US 77
3.7 mi·5 min·US 77
Exit 113Toward US 77 SouthUse the slight left lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
76 ft·1 sec·North Flood Avenue
25
Continue on North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi·23 sec·North Flood Avenue
26
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft·21 sec·East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft·21 sec·North Crawford Avenue
30
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft·12 sec·East Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 37m duration and 135.4 miles, this is a perfect same-day trip from Newkirk to Norman. Plan to leave in the morning to allow ample time for any brief stops you might want to make. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's wise to ensure you start with a full tank. The route's 'turn-heavy' profile means paying close attention to your GPS or map is essential, especially during the longer 77.3-mile stretch on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, to avoid missing any necessary turns.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.7 miles from Newkirk, OK, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.3 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 19m 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 4m
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 Newkirk, 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 Newkirk, OK
This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Newkirk, 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 World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 77.3 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 129.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 77 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 77 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 77 / West South Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 77 / West South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
110.5 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
8
117.1 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|I 35; US 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dal...
7
129.9 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward US 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 113
Toward US 77 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.17 one way
$42.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.24
$46.48
premium
$4.89
$26.06
$52.11
diesel
$5.61
$29.89
$59.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.6
0
$14.22
$6.50
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.85
$5.42
EV Truck/SUV
54.2
0
$18.96
$8.67
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Newkirk, OK
Late night
in Newkirk on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Norman, OK
Late night
in Norman on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
15 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 37m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a mix of road types, so be prepared for some navigation adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll face is 77.3 miles along the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This suggests that while there are some longer segments, much of the drive will involve more frequent changes in direction, characteristic of local roads.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.3 mi on World War II Veterans 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 early in the drive near US 77 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 135.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 77 / West South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 2h 37m. Total distance: 135.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.3 miles on World War II Veterans 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 77 / West South Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 110.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
