Origin
Pink, OK
Late night in Pink on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pink, 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
32m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 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 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
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.
Pink, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
Pink, OK to Norman, OK is 22.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via OK 9, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick hop, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways, making for an easy and predictable journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 9 | 18.7 mi | 24m |
| Classen Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Classen Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Porter Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Comanche Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Crawford Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 9
— 18.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pink, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on this road
231 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto OK 9
19 mi
·
24 min
·
OK 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
302 ft
·
8 sec
5
Turn straight onto US 77
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on South Porter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Porter Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Comanche Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Comanche Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Crawford Avenue
10
Turn right onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.1 — 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
|
OK 9
Turn left onto OK 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East Comanche Street
Turn left onto East Comanche Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
22 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Crawford Avenue
Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
22.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
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
Norman, OK
Late night in Norman on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 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
19 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
32m 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 heavily highway-focused, with an 84% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roads. You can expect an uninterrupted stretch of 18.7 miles on OK 9, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The drive transitions from OK 9 to Classen Boulevard and then South Classen Boulevard as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in scenery and road type without significant complexity. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of this short trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on OK 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 9 and Classen Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 9.
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 22.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.9 miles (East Comanche Street): 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 32m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on OK 9. 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 Norman, 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 (OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.9 miles (East Comanche Street): 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 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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