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Trip from Norman, OK to Byng, OK

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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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Norman, OK, OK

Norman, OK

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Downtown Byng, OK, OK

Byng, OK

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Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: OK 9 — 29.4 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Byng, OK.

1

Start on East Main Street

106 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Porter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · South Porter Avenue
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on Classen Boulevard

1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 77

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Classen Boulevard
5

Turn left onto East Imhoff Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Imhoff Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Turn right onto 24th Avenue Southeast

406 ft · 9 sec · 24th Avenue Southeast
7

Turn left onto OK 9

23 mi · 28 min · OK 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on OK 9; CR E1210

0.3 mi · 21 sec · OK 9; CR E1210
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Continue on OK 9; CR E1210

3.1 mi · 3 min · OK 9; CR E1210
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on OK 9; CR EW121

3.4 mi · 5 min · OK 9; CR EW121
11

Continue on OK 9

13 mi · 14 min · East Walnut Street
12

Continue on US 270; OK9; OK 3E

1.7 mi · 2 min · Wrangler Boulevard West
Toward Eufaula Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E

2.0 mi · 2 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99

19 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99

3.0 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left onto Broadway

0.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway
17

Continue on North Main Broadway

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Main Broadway
18

Continue on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Main Street
19

Turn left onto High School Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · High School Boulevard
20

Turn right onto South New Bethel Boulevard

280 ft · 16 sec · South New Bethel Boulevard
21

Turn left

472 ft · 34 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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.

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 37.4 miles from Norman, OK, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 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.

Before You Leave

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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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Norman, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 9 for about 29.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tecumseh, OK

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Pink, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tecumseh, OK

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

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.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Porter Avenue

Turn right onto South Porter Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | East Imhoff Road

Turn left onto East Imhoff Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
4
3.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | 24th Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto 24th Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
68.6 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | US 377; OK 3E; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight lane.
5
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | South New Bethel Boulevard

Turn right onto South New Bethel Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.69 one way

$23.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Norman, OK

Late night in Norman on Tuesday

Local time

5:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Byng, OK

Late night in Byng on Tuesday

Local time

5:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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

1h 39m 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, 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.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on OK 9.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 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.

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 Byng, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Eufaula along the way.

Eufaula

45.8 mi in | ~1h 1m | via US 270; OK9; OK 3E

About the Cities

Starting 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on OK 9. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 (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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Byng, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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