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Trip from Guthrie, OK to Norman, OK

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Guthrie, OK

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Downtown Norman, OK, OK

Norman, OK

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Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 15.6 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 4 miles in near US 77.

Driving Effort 9/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 77

Keep slight right at fork onto US 77

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
7
23.9 mi into trip | ~29m 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
30.5 mi into trip | ~37m 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
43.3 mi into trip | ~52m 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
6
47.2 mi into trip | ~58m in | West Robinson Street

Turn left onto West Robinson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: World War II Veterans Memorial Highway — 15.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 77

4.0 mi · 7 min · North Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Keep slight right at fork onto US 77

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 77
Use the slight right lane.
3

Merge onto I 35; US 77

10 mi · 10 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 35; US 77

4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on I 35; OK 66

5.0 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

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.
7

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 35

2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

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

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
10

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.
11

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit onto US 77

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 77
Exit 113 Toward US 77 South Use the slight left lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

76 ft · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue
15

Continue on North Flood Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Flood Avenue
16

Turn left onto West Robinson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto East Gray Street

464 ft · 21 sec · East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

403 ft · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
20

Turn left onto East Main Street

355 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.4 mi from Guthrie, OK · 29m into the drive

Downtown Del City, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Del City, OK

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Edmond, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Forest Park, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Guthrie, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.63 one way

$15.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Guthrie, OK

Night in Guthrie on Thursday

Local time

10:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Night in Norman on Thursday

Local time

10:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 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

1h 2m 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 Guthrie, OK to Norman, OK covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, I 35. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Guthrie, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.63 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.
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.
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.
The route from Guthrie, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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