Trip from Clinton, OK to Norman, OK

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

103.9 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Norman, OK

César O'neill

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Clinton to Norman, Oklahoma, you are looking at a straightforward 103.9-mile journey across the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of roughly $16, the trip is quite budget-friendly for solo drivers or small groups. While the drive does not require an overnight stay, having a full day allows you to transition comfortably between these two Oklahoma hubs. Because the entire route remains within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the trek.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51.9 miles from Clinton, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional highway travel with more localized navigation. About 15% of your trip will be spent on highways like the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, which also hosts your longest uninterrupted stretch of 69.3 miles. As you transition from the initial stretches onto the Helen Cole Memorial Highway and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, the road character shifts from open regional corridors to more active turns. This mix keeps the drive engaging, moving away from a monotonous interstate grind toward a more technical, hands-on experience behind the wheel. Stay alert for these shifts in road type as you navigate toward your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 69.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 103.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

84.4 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton

86.2 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dalla...

90.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

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 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Clinton, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

86.2 mi in | ~1h 31m | via I 240; US 62; OK 3

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	69.3 mi	1h 10m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway	6.8 mi	7m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike	5.8 mi	6m
Airport Road	4.2 mi	5m
US 77	3.7 mi	5m
Southwest Expressway	3.7 mi	4m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway	2.6 mi	2m
North 4th Street	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 69.3 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OK and Norman, OK.

Start on North 6th Street

68 ft · 9 sec · North 6th Street

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66

0.1 mi · 16 sec · West Gary Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 183

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 40

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

56 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 138B Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 6 sec

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 344 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 344

5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 240

4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 240

0.5 mi · 35 sec · I 240

Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3

1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3

3.7 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway

Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Southeast Expressway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 8 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto US 77

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 77

Exit 113 Toward US 77 South Use the slight left lane.

Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

76 ft · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

Continue on North Flood Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Flood Avenue

Turn left onto West Robinson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Robinson Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East Gray Street

464 ft · 21 sec · East Gray Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

403 ft · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

Turn left onto East Main Street

355 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about complex stop planning since the route is designed to be completed in one go without any mandatory pauses. To keep your budget on track, fuel up before you leave to cover the $16 estimated cost, as this helps you avoid fluctuating prices along the turn-heavy sections. Because the route relies on a specific sequence of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, keep your GPS handy to ensure you don't miss the transition points between these roads. Enjoy the freedom of a drive that gets you from point A to point B in under two hours.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 51.9 miles from Clinton, OK, or about 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.3 miles.

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 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.9 miles or 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clinton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Clinton, OK

This is one driving day of about 103.9 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 69.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.9 mi from Clinton, OK · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

52 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

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Clinton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.3 miles.

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

$15.78 one way

$31.56 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$17.40	$34.79
premium	$4.80	$19.61	$39.23
diesel	$5.64	$23.08	$46.17

Estimated Tolls: $0.29

Kilpatrick Turnpike (5.8 mi) $0.29

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.2	$10.91	$4.99
Efficient EV	26	$9.09	$4.16
EV Truck/SUV	41.6	$14.55	$6.65

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Clinton, OK

Afternoon in Clinton on Sunday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Afternoon in Norman on Sunday

Local time

2:47 PM

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

26 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 56m 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 Clinton, OK to Norman, OK covers 103.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, John Kilpatrick Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Clinton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

On the drive from Clinton, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

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Trip from Clinton, OK to Norman, OK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Norman, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clinton, OK

Norman, OK

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 56m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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