Norman, OK to Goodwell, OK is 292.2 miles and takes about 5h 45m via US 183, OK 3, and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip, making it a good option if you need to cover ground efficiently within the state. Plan for a solid half-day of driving to reach your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.1 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 183
116.4 mi
2h 18m
OK 3
43.6 mi
49m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi
39m
North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi
14m
Northwest Highway
12.1 mi
13m
West Russworm Street
9.6 mi
11m
Southwest 2nd Street
9.4 mi
11m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
US 183
— 116.4 mi, about 2h 18m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,656 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,205
Quietest
2 AM
~310 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Goodwell, 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
38 mi·39 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 108Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, WatongaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
483 ft·11 sec·US 281 Spur
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi·4 min·US 281 Spur
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 8; US 281
4.6 mi·5 min·OK 8; US 281
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
14 mi·14 min·North Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi·54 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 8
2.0 mi·2 min·South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
9.6 mi·11 min·West Russworm Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi·2 min·US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
9.8 mi·11 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi·36 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
30
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi·41 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
31
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi·42 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
32
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi·59 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
33
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi·23 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
34
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.8 mi·56 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
35
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.2 mi·4 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on OK 3; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on OK 3; US 270
1.8 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
40
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3
7.1 mi·9 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left lane.
44
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft·4 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
109 mi·2 hr 8 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
47
Turn left onto US 54; US 412; OK 3; OK 136
0.4 mi·1 min·Southeast 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
48
Continue on US 54
9.4 mi·11 min·Southwest 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
49
Continue on US 54
0.3 mi·33 sec·3rd Street
50
Turn right onto Park Boulevard
0.3 mi·40 sec·Park Boulevard
51
Continue on Eagle Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Eagle Boulevard
52
Arrive at destination
Eagle Boulevard
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 45-minute drive, aim to depart Norman in the morning. This gives you ample daylight to complete the 292.2 miles and allows for a brief stop if needed. The longest stretch without a major town is 116.4 miles on US 183, so ensure you have enough fuel before starting that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out in the Great Plains region. With a fuel cost estimated around $45, budgeting is straightforward for this single-day trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.1 miles from Norman, OK, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.4 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 64 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.1 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodwell, 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 292.2 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Norman, 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 US 183 for about 116.4 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 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 60.6 — 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
60.6 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.30 one way
$90.61 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$49.67
$99.35
premium
$4.93
$56.69
$113.38
diesel
$5.60
$64.41
$128.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.7
1
$30.68
$14.03
Efficient EV
73.1
0
$25.57
$11.69
EV Truck/SUV
116.9
1
$40.91
$18.70
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Norman, OK
Night
in Norman on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Clear
S 7 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 11:33PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Goodwell, OK
Night
in Goodwell on Tuesday
Local time
10:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Clear
SSW 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 11:33PM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
7 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
5h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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?
You'll spend about 62% of this 292.2-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 116.4 miles, primarily on US 183. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the drive. Expect a good amount of rural cruising with limited urban merging.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.4 mi on US 183.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 183 and OK 3. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 292.2 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
Gently rolling terrain
3,303 ft1,174 ft
Total Climb
2,319 ft
Total Descent
191 ft
Highest Point
3,303 ft
~292.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,128 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 Goodwell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga 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.
Top landmarks
•Norman station — railway station in Norman, Oklahoma, US
•Bavinger House — historic house in Oklahoma, United States
•Ledbetter House — historic house in Oklahoma, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 292.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.4 miles on US 183. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Goodwell, 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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Goodwell, OK before the return drive.
