Norman, OK to Hominy, OK is 148.1 miles and takes about 2h 48m via World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two points in Oklahoma. With a relatively short duration, it’s a convenient option for a quick getaway or to connect two destinations without a significant time commitment. You'll spend about a third of your time on highways, making it a mix of faster travel and more local road cruising.
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
74 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
56.8 mi
57m
Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
19.4 mi
22m
OK 15
14.9 mi
17m
Cimarron Turnpike
14.3 mi
14m
OK 18
11.5 mi
14m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
6m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56.8 mi, about 57m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,648 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,285
Quietest
2 AM
~314 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Hominy, 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
5.3 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort SmithUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
2.4 mi·2 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: WichitaUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35
5.4 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 EastUse the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 35; US 77
51 mi·51 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 194AToward US 412 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto US 412
14 mi·14 min·Cimarron Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Exit 15Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 15Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca CityUse the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto US 177
1.5 mi·1 min·US 177
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto OK 15
15 mi·17 min·OK 15
24
Turn left onto OK 18
1.6 mi·1 min·OK 18
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on OK 18
7.9 mi·9 min·OK 18
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on OK 18
2.0 mi·3 min·OK 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn right onto OK 20
19 mi·22 min·Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on OK 20
0.7 mi·1 min·West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto South Regan Avenue
89 ft·3 sec·South Regan Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
South Regan Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 48-minute drive, leaving in the morning gives you ample time to reach Hominy and still have the afternoon free. Since the route is under 3 hours, you can easily complete it in one day without needing to split the drive. Plan for one stop if needed, perhaps around the halfway point. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's a budget-friendly option. Keep an eye on the transition from highway to surface roads, especially as you get closer to your destination, as this is where speeds will decrease and local traffic may increase.
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 74 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74 miles or 1h 24m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hominy, 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 148.1 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 56.8 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.7 and 100 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
17.7 mi into trip|~24m in|I 35; US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
8
19 mi into trip|~26m in|I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
85.1 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 194A
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
8
99.8 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
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 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
10
100 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.62 one way
$49.25 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$26.82
$53.64
premium
$5.18
$30.22
$60.44
diesel
$5.35
$31.19
$62.39
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Cimarron Turnpike
(14.3 mi)$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.4
0
$15.55
$7.11
Efficient EV
37
0
$12.96
$5.92
EV Truck/SUV
59.2
0
$20.73
$9.48
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 May 25, 2026
Origin
Norman, OK
Afternoon
in Norman on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hominy, OK
Afternoon
in Hominy on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive 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
2 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 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 148.1-mile drive features 32% highway travel, meaning you'll transition from faster roads to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 56.8 miles, likely on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of higher-speed cruising on the main highways and a more relaxed pace as you approach and navigate through towns on surface roads. This profile suggests you'll notice the change in speed and road type as you progress toward Hominy.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.8 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in near I 35; US 62.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 148.1 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 17.7 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,278 ft790 ft
Total Climb
266 ft
Total Descent
651 ft
Highest Point
1,278 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
488 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norman, OK and Hominy, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Ponca City.
Fort Smith
17.7 mi in|~24m|via I 35; US 62
Ponca City
99.8 mi in|~1h 50m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 2h 48m. Total distance: 148.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.8 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 13 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 Hominy, 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Hominy, OK before heading back.
