Origin
Seminole, OK
Late night in Seminole on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seminole, 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 6m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seminole, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Seminole to Norman, you are looking at a straightforward 49.3-mile journey across the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited as a quick day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You should budget about $7 for fuel to complete the trek comfortably. Navigating the route is simple, relying primarily on OK 9, Wrangler Boulevard West, and Classen Boulevard to get you to your destination. Because the entire drive remains within the Oklahoma plains, you can expect a consistent, familiar landscape throughout your time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 9 | 42.3 mi | 53m |
| Wrangler Boulevard West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Classen Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Milt Phillips Avenue | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
OK 9
— 42.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on East Broadway Avenue
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Broadway Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 270; OK9; OK 3E
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wrangler Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OK 9; US 270
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 9; US 270
5
Continue on OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 9; OK 9A; US 270
6
Continue on OK 9; US 270
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
OK 9; US 270
7
Continue on OK 9; CR EW121
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
OK 9; CR EW121
8
Continue on OK 9; CR E1210
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 9; CR E1210
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 9; CR EW121
23 mi
·
28 min
·
OK 9; CR EW121
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
302 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn straight onto US 77
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on South Porter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Porter Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East Comanche Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Comanche Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Crawford Avenue
17
Turn right onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Seminole, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
|
US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 270; OK9; OK 3E / Wrangler Boulevard West
Turn left onto US 270; OK9; OK 3E / Wrangler Boulevard West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
East Comanche Street
Turn left onto East Comanche Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
South Crawford Avenue
Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
1:02 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
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
1h 6m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 86% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle in for a long, consistent stretch covering 42.3 miles directly on OK 9, which serves as the backbone of your route. Expect a steady, uninterrupted pace as you transition between these main corridors. While the road lacks the complexity of mountain passes or technical turns, the high highway percentage ensures you make efficient progress toward Norman. It is a no-frills, practical drive designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on OK 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 9 and Wrangler Boulevard West. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips 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 49.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 (US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 270; OK9; OK 3E / Wrangler Boulevard West): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 6m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.3 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 (US 377; OK 99; OK 3E / North Milt Phillips Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 270; OK9; OK 3E / Wrangler Boulevard West): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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