Origin
Collinsville, OK
Afternoon in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collinsville, OK to Norman, OK
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
145.4 mi
234 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Collinsville, OK
Garret Shields
Norman, OK
César O'neill
Trip Overview
Connecting Collinsville to Norman, this 145.4-mile trip is a straightforward journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $22 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily utilizes the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Skelly Bypass, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. Because the entire route remains within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, allowing for a consistent driving experience. Whether you are heading south for work or a quick getaway, the trip is manageable in one go without the need for an overnight stop.
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
72.7 miles from Collinsville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is designed for efficiency, with 74% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles. While the route prioritizes speed through major expressways and bypasses, the transition between these segments keeps the drive from feeling entirely monotonous. Be prepared for a functional, direct experience that favors highway reliability over technical backroads. By maintaining focus on these arterial roads, you can navigate the distance predictably and reach your destination with ease.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 86.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near OK 20.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 145.4 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 0.9 miles (OK 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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OK 20
Take the ramp onto OK 20 toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Merge onto OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
7
17 mi into trip
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~20m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
7
116 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
8
127.2 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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I 35; US 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dal...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Collinsville, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
116 mi in
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~2h 2m
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via I 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| Skelly Bypass | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| I 35 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US 77 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on OK 20
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp onto OK 20
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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OK 20
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto OK 20; US 169
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 East, US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway
Toward US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 169
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway
Toward US 169 South: Tulsa
6
Continue on US 169
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway
Toward US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 169
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway
Toward US 169 South: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 169
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
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1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 169
4.5 mi
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5 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
11 mi
·
13 min
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Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 44
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi
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58 sec
·
I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
18
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Crosstown Expressway
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi
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7 min
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Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.5 mi
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35 sec
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Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
24
Take the exit onto US 77
3.7 mi
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5 min
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US 77
Exit 113
Toward US 77 South
Use the slight left lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
76 ft
·
1 sec
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North Flood Avenue
26
Continue on North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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North Flood Avenue
27
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft
·
21 sec
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North Crawford Avenue
31
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You only need to build in a single stop to comfortably complete the 145.4-mile trek, so choose a location that aligns with your mid-trip energy levels. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer segments, as the $22 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route relies heavily on major turnpikes and expressways, ensure you have your payment method or toll pass ready to keep your transit seamless. Prioritizing a steady pace will help you navigate the highway-heavy sections efficiently while keeping your arrival time on track.
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 72.7 miles from Collinsville, OK, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m
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 Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, OK
This is one driving day of about 145.4 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Collinsville, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.7 mi from Collinsville, OK · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 72.7 miles from Collinsville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 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
$22.08 one way
$44.17 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.30 | $64.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)
$4.33
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
$22
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.27 | $6.98 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.72 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.36 | $9.31 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Norman on Sunday
Local time
2:45 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
1 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 41m 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 Collinsville, OK to Norman, OK covers 145.4 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Skelly Bypass, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.7 miles from Collinsville, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.08 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 145.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (OK 20): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Collinsville, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
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