Origin
Laverne, OK
Morning in Laverne on Friday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laverne, OK to Norman, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
197.2 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laverne, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laverne, OK to Norman, OK covers 197.2 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma Avenue, 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.83 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
98.6 miles from Laverne, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 197.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 197.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Broadway Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laverne, OK to Norman, OK is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laverne, OK to Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| Oklahoma Avenue | — | — |
| 9th Street | — | — |
| Williams Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | — | — |
| South Clarence Nash Boulevard | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Broadway Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laverne, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on Main Street
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
3
Turn left
23 mi
·
26 min
4
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
5
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
6
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
8
Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
9
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
10
Continue on Williams Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Williams Avenue
11
Continue straight
5.0 mi
·
5 min
12
Continue straight
24 mi
·
26 min
13
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
16
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
17
Keep slight right
14 mi
·
15 min
18
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
19
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
11 min
20
Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
21
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
22
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
23
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
24
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
2 min
25
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
26
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
27
Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 40 East: Oklahoma City
28
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
30 mi
·
30 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
30
Keep slight right
266 ft
·
7 sec
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 344 East
32
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
33
Merge slight left onto Airport Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Road
34
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
35
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
36
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
37
Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
38
Continue on Southeast Expressway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southeast Expressway
39
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
40
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
41
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
42
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
43
Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77 South
44
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
45
Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
46
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
47
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
48
Turn right onto East Gray Street
463 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
49
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
404 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
50
Turn left onto East Main Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
51
Arrive at your destination
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 98.6 miles from Laverne, OK, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
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 43 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.6 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
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 Laverne, 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 Laverne, OK
This is one driving day of about 197.2 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Laverne, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.6 mi from Laverne, OK · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.6 miles from Laverne, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.83 one way
$61.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.85 | $67.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.95 | $75.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.54 | $87.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.71 | $9.47 |
| Efficient EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.61 | $12.62 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Morning in Norman on Friday
Local time
8:03 AM
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
18 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
3h 23m 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 Laverne, OK to Norman, OK covers 197.2 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma Avenue, 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.6 miles from Laverne, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.83 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Laverne, OK to Norman, OK is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laverne, OK to Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laverne, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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