Origin
Norman, OK
Late night in Norman on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
74.8 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norman, OK
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Byng, OK
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This 74.8-mile drive from Norman, OK to Byng, OK is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 39 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it's a manageable journey with a modest fuel cost estimated at $12. The route primarily utilizes OK 9 and Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to East Walnut Street. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region for the entirety of this drive, so expect consistent, open landscapes. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated drive between two points within Oklahoma.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.4 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 9 | 29.4 mi | 38m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.2 mi | 25m |
| East Walnut Street | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| North Main Broadway | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Milt Phillips Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Classen Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Wrangler Boulevard West | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Imhoff Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Byng, OK.
Start on East Main Street
Turn right onto South Porter Avenue
Continue on Classen Boulevard
Continue on US 77
Turn left onto East Imhoff Road
Turn right onto 24th Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto OK 9
Continue on OK 9; CR E1210
Continue on OK 9; CR E1210
Continue on OK 9; CR EW121
Continue on OK 9
Continue on US 270; OK9; OK 3E
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
Turn left onto Broadway
Continue on North Main Broadway
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto High School Boulevard
Turn right onto South New Bethel Boulevard
Turn left
Arrive at destination
With a total duration of just under two hours, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee in Norman. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan to take advantage of the varied road conditions to find a convenient spot for a break if needed, perhaps during the longer stretch on OK 9. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $12, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on shorter drives to ensure you don't have to make an unplanned stop.
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.
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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 51m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Byng, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Norman, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norman, OK
This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 74.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South Porter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Imhoff Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 24th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto South New Bethel Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.69 one way
$23.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.84 | $25.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Norman on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Byng on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
74°F
Tecumseh, OK
37 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 39% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.4 miles on OK 9, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will evolve from highway segments to more local road conditions, particularly as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced driving and more town-oriented sections.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Porter Avenue.
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 74.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (South Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (East Imhoff Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (24th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Norman, OK to Byng, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Eufaula along the way.
Eufaula
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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