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Trip from Lone Grove, OK to Norman, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

86.6 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

Downtown Lone Grove, OK, OK

Lone Grove, OK

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Downtown Norman, OK, OK

Norman, OK

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Trip Overview

Lone Grove, OK to Norman, OK is 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m via World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, and US 70, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Oklahoma. Expect a local, turn-heavy feel for much of the trip, rather than a long, uninterrupted highway cruise. It's a relatively short drive, making it a good option for a single-day excursion when you want to keep travel time minimal.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.3 miles from Lone Grove, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 86.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating several changes in direction and road names. While the highway share is relatively low at 6%, the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 66.4 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll experience a mix of local roads and some highway segments, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic conditions. The journey progresses through Oklahoma's landscape, with the road personality shifting as you transition between different named highways.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 66.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 70.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 70

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the sharp right lane. Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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
83.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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 66.4 mi 1h 7m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway 11 mi 11m
US 70 5.2 mi 7m
West Main Street 2.6 mi 6m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway 0.5 mi <1m
West Broadway Street 0.3 mi <1m
Blackberry Street 0.2 mi <1m
Ash Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: World War I Veterans Memorial Highway — 66.4 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ash Street

36 ft · 3 sec · Ash Street
2

Turn right onto Blackberry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Blackberry Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

5.2 mi · 7 min · US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · West Broadway Street
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City Use the sharp right lane.
6

Merge onto I 35; US 70

32 mi · 32 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 35

11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 35

34 mi · 35 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 35

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 109 Toward Main Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

407 ft · 7 sec
Use the right lane.
12

Turn straight onto West Main Street

2.6 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1h 36m duration and 86.6-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so there's no need for an overnight stay. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With a fuel cost estimate of $14, keeping your tank topped off is advisable, especially as the longest stretch is over 66 miles. Watch for changes in road names and potential turns, as this route is described as turn-heavy, and have your navigation ready to ensure a smooth transition between World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, and US 70.

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 43.3 miles from Lone Grove, OK, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.4 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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.3 miles or 47m 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 18m

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 Lone Grove, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lone Grove, OK

This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lone Grove, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for about 66.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.3 mi from Lone Grove, OK · 47m into the drive

Downtown Wynnewood, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wynnewood, OK

43 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

Davis, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pauls Valley, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Lone Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before World War I Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.4 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.54 one way

$27.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.87 $29.73
premium $4.89 $16.67 $33.33
diesel $5.61 $19.12 $38.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26 0 $9.09 $4.16
Efficient EV 21.7 0 $7.58 $3.46
EV Truck/SUV 34.6 0 $12.12 $5.54

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lone Grove, OK

Morning in Lone Grove on Saturday

Local time

7:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Morning in Norman on Saturday

Local time

7:37 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

14 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

1h 36m 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 Lone Grove, OK to Norman, OK covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, US 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 43.3 miles from Lone Grove, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.54 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 is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lone Grove, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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