Origin
Norman, OK
Night in Norman on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Oklahoma County, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Oklahoma County, OK
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Trip Overview
This short 28.2-mile drive from Norman, OK, to Oklahoma County, OK, is easily manageable in about 41 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Helen Cole Memorial Highway and North Flood Avenue, with a small portion on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $4, reflecting its brief distance. As both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, expect a consistent landscape throughout. This is a straightforward, turn-heavy drive that won't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| North Flood Avenue | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 63rd Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North Air Depot Boulevard | 1 mi | 3m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Oklahoma County, 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 Smith
Use 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: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 35
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 132B
Toward Northeast 63rd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto North Bryant Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bryant Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Northeast 63rd Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast 63rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Air Depot Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Air Depot Boulevard
19
At end of road, turn left onto East Wilshire Boulevard
197 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Wilshire Boulevard
20
Turn right onto North Air Depot Boulevard
150 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Air Depot Boulevard
21
Arrive at destination
North Air Depot Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Porter Avenue
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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.
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
23.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 63rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 132B
Toward Northeast 63rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Oklahoma County, OK
Night in Oklahoma County on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
41m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 41-minute trip. While only 6% of the route involves highways, you'll encounter stretches on Helen Cole Memorial Highway and World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 6.6 miles on Helen Cole Memorial Highway. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and navigating local roads rather than long, open highway stretches.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Helen Cole Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near North Porter Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (East Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,330 ft
1,068 ft
Total Climb
304 ft
Total Descent
335 ft
Highest Point
1,330 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
262 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oklahoma County, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
17.7 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 35; US 62
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 41m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Helen Cole 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 Oklahoma County, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (East Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma County, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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