Origin
Guthrie, OK
Night in Guthrie on Thursday
Local time
10:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guthrie, OK
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Norman, OK
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This quick 48.8-mile drive from Guthrie, OK to Norman, OK will take you about 1 hour and 2 minutes. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a single day, with an estimated fuel cost of $8. You'll primarily navigate the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and Helen Cole Memorial Highway before merging onto I-35. Both Guthrie and Norman are located within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for an easy connection between two Oklahoma destinations without needing an overnight stay.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and Helen Cole Memorial Highway, offering a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. While not exclusively interstate, the presence of I-35 means you'll encounter some faster-paced segments, interspersed with other road types, creating a dynamic, though not overly technical, feel behind the wheel.
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 4 miles in near US 77.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Take the exit onto US 77 toward US 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 15.6 mi | 16m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| I 35 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| US 77 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North Division Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, OK and Norman, OK.
Start on US 77
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
Merge onto I 35; US 77
Continue on I 35; US 77
Continue on I 35; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62
Continue on I 35; US 77
Continue on I 35; US 77
Take the exit onto US 77
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
Continue on North Flood Avenue
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
Turn right onto East Gray Street
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
Turn left onto East Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Guthrie, OK · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Guthrie, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.63 one way
$15.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Guthrie on Thursday
Local time
10:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Norman on Thursday
Local time
10:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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