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Trip from Norman, OK to Sulphur, 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 22m

Distance

68.9 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

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Downtown Norman, OK, OK

Norman, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Sulphur, OK

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Trip Overview

This 68.9-mile drive from Norman, OK to Sulphur, OK is a quick 1 hour and 22 minute journey, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway and OK 7. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11. Given its short duration and straightforward path, it's an easy excursion from the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. There are no designated stops in the data, so you can tailor your stops as needed, enjoying the flexibility of a shorter road trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway 41.2 mi 42m
OK 7 12 mi 17m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway 11 mi 11m
West Main Street 1.8 mi 4m
East Gray Street 0.8 mi 2m
McCall Bridge 0.8 mi <1m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 0.5 mi <1m
West 1st Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: World War I Veterans Memorial Highway — 41.2 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Main Street

106 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

389 ft · 15 sec · North Porter Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto East Gray Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Gray Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn left onto North Flood Avenue

315 ft · 14 sec · North Flood Avenue
5

Turn right onto West Main Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto I 35

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
8

Continue on I 35

0.9 mi · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto OK 9; I 35

0.8 mi · 52 sec · McCall Bridge
10

Continue on OK 9; I 35

32 mi · 33 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on I 35

11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 35

7.9 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 55 Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto OK 7

12 mi · 17 min · OK 7
Toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto OK 7; US 177

0.1 mi · 16 sec · West 1st Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn right onto West Vinita Avenue

86 ft · 5 sec · West Vinita Avenue
17

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pauls Valley, OK

34 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

Purcell, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pauls Valley, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.4 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.7 — 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 | North Porter Avenue

Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Gray Street

Turn left onto East Gray Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 55 Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
6
56.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | OK 7

Turn left onto OK 7 toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.77 one way

$21.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.83 $23.65
premium $4.89 $13.26 $26.52
diesel $5.61 $15.21 $30.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.7 0 $7.23 $3.31
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.03 $2.76
EV Truck/SUV 27.6 0 $9.65 $4.41

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Norman, OK

Late night in Norman on Tuesday

Local time

3:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SSW 9 to 13 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 7:47PM CDT until April 21 at 7:51AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 2:28PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Sulphur, OK

Late night in Sulphur on Tuesday

Local time

3:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

25 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 22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 68.9-mile trip. Only 17% of the route is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on more local roads like OK 7 and Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.2 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. This profile suggests a drive with frequent adjustments in direction rather than a consistent, high-speed cruise, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.2 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Porter Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 68.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East Gray Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Sulphur, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Arbuckle Lake.

Duncan

56.5 mi in | ~1h 3m

Arbuckle Lake

56.7 mi in | ~1h 3m | via OK 7

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.

Arriving in Sulphur, OK

Full guide →

Sulphur is in the Chickasaw Country Region of Oklahoma.

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 22m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.2 miles on World War I Veterans 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 Sulphur, 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 0.1 miles (East Gray Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area and 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 Sulphur, 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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