Origin
Union City, OK
Morning in Union City on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, 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
59m
Distance
43.8 mi
70 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 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This 44.1-mile drive from Union City to Norman, Oklahoma, will take approximately 54 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this short excursion. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route offers a straightforward connection between two points within the Great Plains region. It’s a simple, direct drive ideal for a quick transition between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Mustang Road | 13.4 mi | 14m |
| Northeast Main Street | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Southeast 44th Street | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US 81 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| OK 37 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Mustang Road
— 13.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on Division Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Division Street
2
Turn right onto US 81; OK 152
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 81; OK 152
3
Continue on US 81; OK 152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 81; OK 152
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 37; US 81
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 37; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto OK 37
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northwest Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on OK 37
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Northeast Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 37
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto OK 4
13 mi
·
14 min
·
South Mustang Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 9
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast 44th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
West Adkins Hill Road
11
Continue on OK 9
470 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast 44th Street
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
13
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Union City, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
OK 37 / Northwest Main Street
Turn left onto OK 37 / Northwest Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
OK 4 / South Mustang Road
Turn right onto OK 4 / South Mustang Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
41 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
41.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
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
Morning in Norman on Sunday
Local time
6:31 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
16 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
59m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your direction rather than settling into a steady pace. With a 0% highway share, you’ll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire 44.1 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting constant engagement with intersections and changes in road names like Northwest Main Street and Northeast Main Street. The profile indicates a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation, typical of navigating through towns and their surrounding areas.
Only 19% 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: 13.4 mi on South Mustang Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near OK 37 / Northwest Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 43.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (OK 37 / Northwest Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (OK 4 / South Mustang Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles (OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans 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 59m. Total distance: 43.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 13.4 miles on South Mustang Road. 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 6 miles (OK 37 / Northwest Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (OK 4 / South Mustang Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.7 miles (OK 9; I 35 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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