Origin
Kingston, OK
Afternoon in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, OK to Norman, OK
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
113.5 mi
183 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Kingston, OK
Nicolas Foster
Norman, OK
César O'neill
Trip Overview
Spanning 113.5 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this drive from Kingston to Norman typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes to complete. It is an ideal day trip, allowing you to easily manage the journey in a single session without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. The route relies on a mix of local roads and highways, including the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, US 70, and the Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Because both ends of the trip are situated within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout the drive. This straightforward connection is a practical choice if you are looking to navigate between these two Oklahoma hubs efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.8 miles from Kingston, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 27% of the trip consisting of highway travel, you will spend most of your time navigating secondary roads that offer a more localized feel. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 68.5-mile stretch along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent portion of the journey. As you progress, the character of the road shifts from regional connectors to the specific local infrastructure leading into Norman. This route is designed for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience over the repetitive nature of major high-speed corridors.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30.4 mi into trip
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~38m in
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US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
7
110.7 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
7
110.9 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 68.5 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 70 | 30.6 mi | 39m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 68.5 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
153 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 70
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 70
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 70
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35; US 70
34 mi
·
34 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this 113.5-mile journey is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. While there are no mandated stops for this 2-hour and 8-minute trip, you might consider checking your fuel levels before leaving Kingston to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads means you should prioritize steady driving over high speeds to maintain comfort. Because this is a single-day trip, feel free to build in extra time for rest if you are traveling during peak traffic hours. One specific tip for this route is to stay alert during the transition between the memorial highways and local roads, as the change in road classification can affect speed limits and traffic flow.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.8 miles from Kingston, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, OK
This is one driving day of about 113.5 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingston, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 68.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Kingston, OK · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 56.8 miles from Kingston, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 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
$17.24 one way
$34.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.00 | $38.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.43 | $42.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.22 | $50.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Along the Route
52°F
Denton, TX
57 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
28 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 8m 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 Kingston, OK to Norman, OK covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, US 70, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.8 miles from Kingston, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.24 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 113.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kingston, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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