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Trip from Goodwell, OK to Norman, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

291.9 mi

470 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 33m ★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m

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 Goodwell, OK to Norman, OK covers 291.9 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, OK 3, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.8 miles on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

146 miles from Goodwell, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 291.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 291.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage is the longest continuous segment at about 88.8 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 around 231.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 291.9 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: at 231.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 261.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

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

9
231.4 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
7
261.5 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138B Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
8
272.5 mi into trip | ~5h 18m 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
9
274.2 mi into trip | ~5h 20m 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...
8
278.4 mi into trip | ~5h 25m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Fort Smith

274.2 mi in | ~5h 20m | via I 240; US 62; OK 3

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage 88.8 mi 1h 43m
OK 3 53.2 mi 1h
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 29.8 mi 30m
OK 8 19 mi 20m
US 183 14 mi 16m
Road AA 12.3 mi 14m
Road W 10.1 mi 11m
Jack Vernon Begley Memorial Highway 9.4 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage — 88.8 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Eagle Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Eagle Boulevard
2

Continue on Park Boulevard

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Park Boulevard
3

Turn left onto US 54

0.3 mi · 32 sec · 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 54

9.4 mi · 11 min · Jack Vernon Begley Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 54; US 412; OK 3; OK 136

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Southeast 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto US 412; OK 3; OK 136

1.0 mi · 1 min · South East Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 412; OK 3

10 mi · 11 min · Road W
8

Continue on US 412; OK 3

6.3 mi · 7 min · Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
9

Continue on US 412; OK 3

0.4 mi · 1 min · Peery Street
10

Continue on US 412; OK 3

0.7 mi · 1 min · Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
11

Continue on US 412; OK 3

12 mi · 14 min · Road AA
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on US 412; OK 3

82 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

2.1 mi · 4 min · Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34

0.5 mi · 1 min · 9th Street
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34

2.0 mi · 3 min · Williams Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34

5.0 mi · 5 min · US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270

24 mi · 26 min · OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on OK 3; US 270

2.0 mi · 2 min · OK 3; US 270
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on OK 3; US 60; US 270; US 281

0.7 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281

8.4 mi · 9 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
25

Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281

4.1 mi · 4 min · OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281

14 mi · 15 min · OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28

Continue on OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281

9.6 mi · 11 min · OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight lane.
29

Turn right onto US 270; US 281; OK 8

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281

0.5 mi · 31 sec · OK 8; US 270; US 281
31

Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281

0.4 mi · 27 sec · OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32

Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281

15 mi · 16 min · OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Continue on OK 8; US 281

2.6 mi · 2 min · OK 8; US 281
34

Continue on US 281 Spur

4.1 mi · 4 min · US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
35

Continue on US 281 Spur

0.2 mi · 34 sec · US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
36

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City Use the straight / left lanes.
37

Merge onto I 40

30 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 138B Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 6 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 344 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Merge onto I 344

5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
42

Merge onto I 240

4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

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.
44

Continue on I 240

0.5 mi · 35 sec · I 240
45

Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3

1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
46

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.
47

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Southeast Expressway
48

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas Use the slight right lane.
49

Merge onto I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 8 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
50

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
51

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
52

Take the exit onto US 77

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 77
Exit 113 Toward US 77 South Use the slight left lane.
53

Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

76 ft · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue
54

Continue on North Flood Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Flood Avenue
55

Turn left onto West Robinson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
56

Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
57

Turn right onto East Gray Street

464 ft · 21 sec · East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
58

Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

403 ft · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
59

Turn left onto East Main Street

355 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
60

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

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 146 miles from Goodwell, OK, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.8 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 64 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146 miles or 2h 57m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 42m

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 Goodwell, 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 Goodwell, OK

This is one driving day of about 291.9 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Goodwell, 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 George Nigh's Northwest Passage for about 88.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146 mi from Goodwell, OK · 2h 57m into the drive

Downtown Weatherford, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weatherford, OK

146 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

Beaver, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mooreland, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146 miles from Goodwell, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.8 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.

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $18 near mile 271.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.64 one way

$91.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.11 $100.21
premium $4.89 $56.17 $112.35
diesel $5.61 $64.45 $128.90

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

$46

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.6 1 $30.65 $14.01
Efficient EV 73 0 $25.54 $11.68
EV Truck/SUV 116.8 1 $40.87 $18.68

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Goodwell, OK

Afternoon in Goodwell on Thursday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Afternoon in Norman on Thursday

Local time

2:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Weatherford, OK

146 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

22 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

5h 45m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Goodwell, OK to Norman, OK covers 291.9 miles and takes about 5h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, OK 3, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146 miles from Goodwell, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.64 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 291.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 231.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 261.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Goodwell, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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