Origin
Pauls Valley, OK
Late night in Pauls Valley on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pauls Valley, OK to Norman, 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
50m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pauls Valley, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This 42.1-mile drive from Pauls Valley, OK, to Norman, OK, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 50 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like West Main Street and West Grant Avenue, with a significant portion on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route through the Great Plains region is straightforward. There are no planned stops, making it a quick transit rather than an extended exploration. Given its short distance and duration, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 34.1 mi | 35m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| West Grant Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 34.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pauls Valley, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on OK 19; US 77
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Grant Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 35
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Pauls Valley, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
OK 19; US 77 / West Grant Avenue
Depart onto OK 19; US 77 / West Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
7
39.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Norman, OK
Late night in Norman on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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
50m 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 on this route, with no highway percentage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 34.1 miles along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a bit of consistent driving before transitioning back to more local road navigation. This isn't a high-speed interstate journey; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you move through the Oklahoma landscape. The road character is best described as a mix of accessible local routes and a notable highway segment.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 19; US 77 / West Grant 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 50m drive. You will face about 6 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 (OK 19; US 77 / West Grant Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 50m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 (OK 19; US 77 / West Grant Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 35 / Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. 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 Norman, 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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