Origin
Broken Bow, OK
Morning in Broken Bow on Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Bow, OK to Norman, OK
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
198 mi
319 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Bow, OK to Norman, OK covers 198 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Park Drive, Northeast Lincoln Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99 miles from Broken Bow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 198 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Park Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Broken Bow, OK to Norman, OK is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broken Bow, OK to Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Park Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Lincoln Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Texas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Park Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Bow, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
144 ft
·
12 sec
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West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Park Drive
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Park Drive
3
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
4
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
5
Continue on Northeast Lincoln Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Lincoln Road
6
Turn right onto Washington Street
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
7
Turn right onto Northwest Texas Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Texas Avenue
8
Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
44 mi
·
49 min
·
Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Continue straight
29 mi
·
34 min
13
Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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South McClendon Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn left
440 ft
·
12 sec
15
Continue on East Court Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Street
16
Turn right onto North California Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North California Avenue
17
Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sandy Creek Road
18
Turn right onto Rose Avenue
466 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rose Avenue
19
Turn left onto West Liberty Road
11 mi
·
14 min
·
West Liberty Road
20
Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Taylor Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Railroad Street
22
Continue on Veterans Drive
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Veterans Drive
23
Continue on South Stacy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Stacy Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Hanover Avenue
25
Turn right onto South Arno Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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South Arno Street
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Queen Avenue
34 mi
·
40 min
·
West Queen Avenue
27
Take the exit slight right toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley
28
Turn slight left onto OK 19 West: Stratford, Pauls Valley
11 mi
·
13 min
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OK 19 West: Stratford, Pauls Valley
29
Continue straight
14 mi
·
17 min
30
Continue straight
7.9 mi
·
12 min
31
Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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I 35 North: Oklahoma City
32
Merge slight left onto Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
33
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34 mi
·
35 min
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World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
36
Keep slight right
407 ft
·
8 sec
37
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99 miles from Broken Bow, OK, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broken Bow, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broken Bow, OK
This is one driving day of about 198 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broken Bow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99 mi from Broken Bow, OK · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99 miles from Broken Bow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norman, OK
The final approach into Norman, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Norman, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.07 one way
$60.15 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.15 | $66.31 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.38 | $74.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.99 | $87.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.33 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.72 | $12.67 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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
3h 37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Broken Bow, OK to Norman, OK covers 198 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Park Drive, Northeast Lincoln Road, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99 miles from Broken Bow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Broken Bow, OK to Norman, OK is easy. At 3h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broken Bow, OK to Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Broken Bow, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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