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Trip from Fairfax, OK to Norman, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

133.3 mi

214 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m

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 Fairfax, OK to Norman, OK covers 133.3 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, OK 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.1 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.84 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

66.6 miles from Fairfax, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 133.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Fairfax, OK to Norman, OK covers 133.3 miles and takes about 2h 31m, using a mix of highways and local 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 II Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 57.1 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 16.3 miles in near OK 15.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 133.3 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 16.3 miles (OK 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

6
16.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | OK 15

Turn right onto OK 15

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
47.3 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma...
7
108.4 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35 South: Dallas
8
115 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | 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...
7
127.8 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | US 77

Take the exit onto US 77 toward US 77 South

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

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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fairfax, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

Oklahoma City

47.3 mi in | ~55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 57.1 mi 58m
North Main Street 16.3 mi 21m
OK 15 14.9 mi 17m
Cimarron Turnpike 14.4 mi 14m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 6.8 mi 7m
I 35 5.5 mi 6m
Shannon Miller Parkway 4.1 mi 4m
US 77 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: World War II Veterans Memorial Highway — 57.1 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on OK 18

16 mi · 21 min · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn right onto OK 15

15 mi · 17 min · OK 15
Use the right lane.
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 177

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 177
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 412 West: Enid
5

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 11 sec · this road
Exit 15 Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Merge onto US 412

14 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 64; US 412

522 ft · 6 sec · Norma A. Lamb Highway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma City
9

Merge onto I 35

52 mi · 52 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on I 35; OK 66

5.0 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

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.
13

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 35

2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas Use the left lane.
17

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
19

Take the exit onto US 77

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 77
Exit 113 Toward US 77 South Use the slight left lane.
20

Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

76 ft · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue
21

Continue on North Flood Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Flood Avenue
22

Turn left onto West Robinson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto East Gray Street

464 ft · 21 sec · East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

403 ft · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
26

Turn left onto East Main Street

355 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
27

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

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 66.6 miles from Fairfax, OK, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 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 29 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 59m

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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, OK

This is one driving day of about 133.3 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Fairfax, 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 II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 57.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.6 mi from Fairfax, OK · 1h 15m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Guthrie, OK

67 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.

Popular next leg

Guthrie, OK to Norman, OK

48.8 mi · 1h 2m

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 66.7 miles from Fairfax, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour $18 near mile 114.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.84 one way

$41.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.88 $45.76
premium $4.89 $25.65 $51.30
diesel $5.61 $29.43 $58.86

Estimated Tolls: $0.72

Cimarron Turnpike (14.4 mi) $0.72

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

$21

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40 0 $14.00 $6.40
Efficient EV 33.3 0 $11.66 $5.33
EV Truck/SUV 53.3 0 $18.66 $8.53

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fairfax, OK

Afternoon in Fairfax on Thursday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Afternoon in Norman on Thursday

Local time

3:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

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

2h 31m 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 Fairfax, OK to Norman, OK covers 133.3 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street, OK 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 miles from Fairfax, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.84 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 17 significant decision points across 133.3 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 16.3 miles (OK 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fairfax, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

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