Origin
Norman, OK
Morning in Norman on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Pink, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Pink, OK
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Trip Overview
Norman, OK to Pink, OK is 21.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes via OK 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a quick transition between two Oklahoma locales. Given the minimal driving time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a brief segment within a larger journey. You'll primarily be on state highways, making it a straightforward and efficient drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 9 | 18.3 mi | 23m |
| Classen Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Imhoff Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Classen Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Porter Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 24th Avenue Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 9
— 18.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Pink, 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
18 mi
·
23 min
·
OK 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right
231 ft
·
16 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — 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
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
OK 9
Turn left onto OK 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
21.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Pink, OK
Morning in Pink on Tuesday
Local time
8:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
19 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
31m 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?
This route is predominantly highway, with 83% of the 21.9 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 18.3 miles on OK 9. After this main highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a fairly open road feel for most of the drive, with fewer exits and less urban merging compared to longer highway stretches.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on OK 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 9 and Classen Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Porter Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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 31m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 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 — 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 Pink, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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