Trip from Colbert, OK to Norman, OK

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

143 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

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Norman, OK

César O'neill

Trip Overview

Spanning 143 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this drive from Colbert to Norman takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete. It serves as an ideal day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $22 for fuel to cover the journey, which utilizes the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, US 70, and the Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout your travel. Planning for a single stop along the way will help keep the experience comfortable and manageable.

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

71.5 miles from Colbert, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing highway travel with local road segments. With a highway share of 36%, you will experience a combination of faster stretches and more variable road conditions. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 68.5-mile stretch along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of the journey. Expect the road's personality to shift as you transition between these different highway designations. The route is straightforward, though you should be prepared for the change in pace that comes with moving between major thoroughfares and secondary roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 143 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: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant

10.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward US 70 West: Madill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the sharp right lane. Toward US 70 West: Madill

59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 70

Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 35: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 35: Oklahoma City

140.2 mi into trip | ~2h 38m 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

140.4 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway	68.5 mi	1h 10m
US 70	43.2 mi	55m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway	11 mi	11m
US 69	8.6 mi	9m
West Main Street	6.8 mi	11m
Durant Bypass	2.2 mi	2m
South Franklin Street	1 mi	2m
Leavenworth Trail	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: World War I Veterans Memorial Highway — 68.5 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Franklin Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Franklin Street

Continue on Leavenworth Trail

0.5 mi · 1 min · Leavenworth Trail

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Merge onto US 69; US 75

2.3 mi · 2 min · US 69; US 75

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 69; US 75

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 69; US 75

Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 69; US 75

5.2 mi · 5 min · US 69; US 75

Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 70 West: Madill Use the sharp right lane.

Merge onto US 70

2.2 mi · 2 min · Durant Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 70

4.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 70

12 mi · 14 min · US 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 70

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 70

521 ft · 12 sec · US 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 70

0.4 mi · 58 sec · US 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 70

0.1 mi · 14 sec · US 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 70

0.1 mi · 12 sec · US 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 70

0.5 mi · 46 sec · US 70

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 70

7.2 mi · 10 min · US 70

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 70

22 mi · 26 min · US 70

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto US 70

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 70

Toward I 35: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 35; US 70

34 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

34 mi · 35 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

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

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 109 Toward Main Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

407 ft · 7 sec

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto West Main Street

2.6 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility when deciding your departure time. Aim to leave during daylight hours to maximize visibility, especially when navigating the portions of the route that rely on smaller highways. You only need to plan for one strategic stop to stretch your legs and refuel, which keeps your total travel time close to the 2-hour and 45-minute estimate. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping in mind that your total gas costs will hover around $22 for the full 143-mile distance. Prioritize maintaining a steady pace during the 68.5-mile stretch on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway to ensure a smooth transition into the final leg of your journey.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 71.5 miles from Colbert, OK, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 13m

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 Colbert, 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 Colbert, OK

This is one driving day of about 143 miles and 2h 45m.

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

The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 68.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.5 mi from Colbert, OK · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denton, TX

72 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

Denton, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Denton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from Colbert, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 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

$21.72 one way

$43.44 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$23.94	$47.89
premium	$4.80	$27.00	$53.99
diesel	$5.64	$31.77	$63.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.9	$15.01	$6.86
Efficient EV	35.8	$12.51	$5.72
EV Truck/SUV	57.2	$20.02	$9.15

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Colbert, OK

Afternoon in Colbert on Sunday

Local time

2:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Afternoon in Norman on Sunday

Local time

2:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Denton, TX

72 mi in

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

10 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

2h 45m 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 Colbert, OK to Norman, OK covers 143 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, US 70, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.5 miles from Colbert, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.72 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.