The drive from Norman, OK to Broken Bow, OK covers 212.9 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on J. A. Richardson Loop, Jake Pulliam Bypass, Vonder Pleasant Drive for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on J. A. Richardson Loop.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.5 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 212.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 212.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J. A. Richardson Loop is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 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 early in the drive near South Porter Avenue.
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 21 significant decision points across 212.9 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: near the start (South Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (OK 39 / East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles (OK 3W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Porter Avenue
Turn right onto South Porter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.5 mi into trip|~27m in|OK 39 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto OK 39 / East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|OK 3W
Take the exit onto OK 3W toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
6
95.6 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|North Arno Street
Turn right onto North Arno Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
108 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|Rose Avenue
Turn right onto Rose Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Broken Bow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Coalgate along the way.
Coalgate
61.1 mi in|~1h 32m|via OK 3W
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi
37m
Jake Pulliam Bypass
30.1 mi
34m
Vonder Pleasant Drive
29.1 mi
34m
OK 39
19 mi
32m
OK 3W
18.4 mi
21m
Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi
16m
US 70
15 mi
17m
South Broadway Street
11.5 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
J. A. Richardson Loop
— 32.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Broken Bow, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
106 ft·7 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Porter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·South Porter Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.9 mi·4 min·Classen Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 77
2.6 mi·4 min·South Classen Boulevard
5
Continue on US 77
3.4 mi·5 min·North Main Street
6
Continue on US 77
3.4 mi·5 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
7
Continue on US 77
3.8 mi·5 min·72nd Avenue Southeast
8
Continue on US 77
0.6 mi·52 sec·North Main Street
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
10
Turn left onto OK 39
4.8 mi·8 min·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 39
19 mi·32 min·OK 39
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 177; OK 59
2.7 mi·3 min·US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3W
8.8 mi·9 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 3W
3.9 mi·4 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 3W
5.4 mi·6 min·OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto OK 3W
0.4 mi·41 sec·OK 3W
Toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, CoalgateUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
32 mi·37 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on OK 3; US 75
1.8 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 75
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto North Arno Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Arno Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Hanover Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Stacy Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·South Stacy Street
22
Continue on Veterans Drive
0.1 mi·10 sec·Veterans Drive
23
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Railroad Street
24
Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Taylor Avenue
25
Turn right onto OK 3; US 75
11 mi·14 min·South Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Rose Avenue
467 ft·14 sec·Rose Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.0 mi·1 min·West Sandy Creek Road
28
Turn right onto North California Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·North California Avenue
29
Turn left onto West Court Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Court Street
30
Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
0.5 mi·59 sec·South McClendon Avenue
31
At end of road, turn left onto OK 3
347 ft·5 sec·13th Street
32
Continue on OK 3
29 mi·34 min·Vonder Pleasant Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
34
Merge onto OK 375
16 mi·16 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on US 70; US 70; US 271
30 mi·34 min·Jake Pulliam Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on US 70
15 mi·17 min·US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
37
Turn left onto US 70
4.0 mi·4 min·Washington Street
38
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70
294 ft·8 sec·US 70
39
Turn left onto OK 3; US 70; US 259
1.4 mi·1 min·Northeast Lincoln Road
40
Continue on US 70; US 259; OK 3
6.6 mi·8 min·Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
145 ft·6 sec·West 3rd Street
42
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
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 106.5 miles from Norman, OK, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 47 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Bow, 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 212.9 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Norman, 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.
The longest stretch is on J. A. Richardson Loop for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.5 mi from Norman, OK
· 2h 27m into the drive
The midpoint is around 106.5 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broken Bow, OK
The final approach into Broken Bow, 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 Broken Bow, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
The Red B Restaurant
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 197.7
Idabel, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15802867919
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
$33.28 one way
$66.57 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.55
$73.09
premium
$4.89
$40.97
$81.94
diesel
$5.61
$47.01
$94.01
Estimated Tolls: $1.12
Indian Nation Turnpike
(16 mi)$1.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.9
0
$22.35
$10.22
Efficient EV
53.2
0
$18.63
$8.52
EV Truck/SUV
85.2
1
$29.81
$13.63
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Afternoon
in Norman on Friday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Broken Bow, OK
Afternoon
in Broken Bow on Friday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Broken Bow, OK covers 212.9 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J. A. Richardson Loop, Jake Pulliam Bypass, Vonder Pleasant Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.5 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 $33.28 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 212.9 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: near the start (South Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (OK 39 / East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles (OK 3W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Norman, OK to Broken Bow, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Coalgate along the way.
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.
