Origin
Prague, OK
Late night in Prague on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prague, OK to Norman, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prague, OK
Arpan Bhatia
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 63.6-mile drive from Prague, OK, to Norman, OK, will take you about 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option, perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate along the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Southeast Expressway, and South Sooner Road. This route stays within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent landscapes. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 34.8 mi | 36m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 8m |
| South Sooner Road | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| 12th Avenue Northeast | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| North Jim Thorpe Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Robinson Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Porter Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 34.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prague, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on US 62
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 99; US 377
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 99; US 377
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40
35 mi
·
36 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 8
Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southeast 74th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto OK 77H
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
South Sooner Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on OK 77H
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
12th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto East Robinson Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Robinson Street
12
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
15
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Prague, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 50.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
42.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
50.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Soo...
6
50.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Southeast 74th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
50.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
OK 77H / South Sooner Road
Turn left onto OK 77H / South Sooner Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.94 one way
$19.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.92 | $21.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
14 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 16m 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 this 63.6-mile journey. While 13% of the route involves highway travel, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 34.8 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, offering a bit of steady driving before you transition back to more frequent turns. This route is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, requiring your attention as you navigate through towns and connect various roadways.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on Vietnam Veteran's 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 around 7.5 miles in.
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 63.6 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: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Prague, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
42.5 mi in
|
~45m
|
via I 240; OK 3
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 1h 16m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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 34.8 miles on Vietnam Veteran's 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 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: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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