This 122.5-mile journey from Norman, OK, to Burns Flat, OK, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 44, and Helen Cole Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this drive offers a straightforward experience without the need for an overnight stop. The route stays within the Great Plains region, providing a consistent landscape. It's a practical option for a quick excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.3 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
88.5 mi
1h 32m
OK 44
6.6 mi
9m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi
5m
Will Rogers Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
North Flood Avenue
3.5 mi
5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
Great Western Cattle Trail
2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 88.5 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Burns Flat, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
106 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·North Porter Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Robinson Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Flood Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
104 ft·2 sec·North Flood Avenue
6
Continue on North Flood Avenue
3.3 mi·4 min·North Flood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto US 77
0.5 mi·1 min·US 77
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.5 mi·35 sec·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.3 mi·18 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
12
Continue on US 62
420 ft·10 sec·US 62
13
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: LawtonUse the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast Expressway
15
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi·5 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 120AToward I 40 West: AmarilloUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 40; US 270
64 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 40
24 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 40
2.0 mi·1 min·Great Western Cattle Trail
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 53Toward OK 44: Foss, AltusUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto OK 44
0.6 mi·49 sec·OK 44
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on OK 44
6.0 mi·8 min·OK 44
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
OK 44
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 17-minute duration and 122.5-mile distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip, allowing you to depart at your leisure. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 88.5-mile stretch on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. The $19 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for your budget. A practical tip for this turn-heavy drive is to pre-load your GPS with the route to easily navigate the numerous 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.5 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns Flat, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Norman, 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 Norman, OK
This is one driving day of about 122.5 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Norman, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 88.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 115.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|East Robinson Street
Turn left onto East Robinson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.7 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
6
13 mi into trip|~18m in
Turn slight right toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
7
22.1 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 120A
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
8
115.7 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward OK 44: Foss, Altus
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 53
Toward OK 44: Foss, Altus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.15 one way
$38.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.03
$42.06
premium
$4.89
$23.57
$47.15
diesel
$5.61
$27.05
$54.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.8
0
$12.86
$5.88
Efficient EV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
EV Truck/SUV
49
0
$17.15
$7.84
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Norman, OK
Night
in Norman on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burns Flat, OK
Night
in Burns Flat on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Union City, OK
61 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 13% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on state roads and local routes, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 88.5 miles on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a significant period of consistent driving before encountering more varied road conditions. This drive is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long stretches of high-speed travel.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.5 mi on Korean War 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 around 0.7 miles in near East Robinson 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 15 significant decision points across 122.5 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: at 0.7 miles (East Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,893 ft1,174 ft
Total Climb
874 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
1,893 ft
~122.5 mi in
Elevation Range
719 ft
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 Norman, OK to Burns Flat, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Altus 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 2h 17m. Total distance: 122.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.5 miles on Korean War 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 Burns Flat, 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 0.7 miles (East Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: 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 Burns Flat, OK before heading back.
