The drive from Norman, OK to Blackwell, OK covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.3 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.39 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.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 117.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 117.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
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 85.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near East Robinson Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 117.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (East Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|East Robinson Street
Turn left onto East Robinson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17.7 mi into trip|~24m in|I 35; US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
8
19 mi into trip|~26m in|I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
8
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 222
Toward OK 11: Blackwell, Medford
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113.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|OK 11 / West Doolin Avenue
Turn right onto OK 11 / West Doolin Avenue toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 11 East: Blackwell
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Norman, OK to Blackwell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
17.7 mi in|~24m|via I 35; US 62
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
85.3 mi
1h 26m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
6m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
North Flood Avenue
3.5 mi
5m
West Doolin Avenue
3.2 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 85.3 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Blackwell, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
106 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·North Porter Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Robinson Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Flood Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
104 ft·2 sec·North Flood Avenue
6
Continue on North Flood Avenue
3.3 mi·4 min·North Flood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp onto US 77
0.5 mi·1 min·US 77
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.5 mi·35 sec·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort SmithUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
2.4 mi·2 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: WichitaUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35
5.4 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 EastUse the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 35; US 77
80 mi·1 hr 20 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 222Toward OK 11: Blackwell, MedfordUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto OK 11
3.2 mi·5 min·West Doolin Avenue
Toward OK 11 East: BlackwellUse the right lane.
20
Turn right onto US 177
0.5 mi·47 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
US 177
Trip Plan
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 58.8 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 8m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackwell, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Norman, 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 Norman, OK
This is one driving day of about 117.6 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Norman, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 85.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Norman, OK
· 1h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.39 one way
$36.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.19
$40.37
premium
$4.89
$22.63
$45.26
diesel
$5.61
$25.96
$51.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.35
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.29
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.46
$7.53
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Norman, OK
Evening
in Norman on Friday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blackwell, OK
Evening
in Blackwell on Friday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
16 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 10m 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 Norman, OK to Blackwell, OK covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Norman, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.39 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 117.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (East Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Norman, OK to Blackwell, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
