Origin
Norman, OK
Night in Norman on Thursday
Local time
10:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Fletcher, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norman, OK
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Fletcher, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 63.2-mile drive from Norman to Fletcher, Oklahoma, is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, you'll experience a highway-focused journey through the Great Plains region. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this route offers an economical and efficient trip. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can easily complete this drive and return the same day, making it perfect for a quick excursion. The drive's simplicity makes it an easy addition to any Oklahoma itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 73% of the drive on major roadways like the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 37.8 miles on the turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. The route is characterized by its straightforward, highway-focused profile, minimizing complex turns and maximizing forward momentum. This makes for a predictable and efficient drive, with minimal distractions from local traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Porter Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (OK 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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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North Porter Avenue
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
5.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
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OK 9
Take the exit onto OK 9 toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
8
57.1 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Take the exit onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 62
Toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norman, OK and Fletcher, OK, road signs point toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle, Mustang, Cyril and Sterling.
Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle
11.2 mi in
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~18m
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via OK 4 Toll
Mustang
11.2 mi in
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~18m
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via OK 4 Toll
Cyril
57.1 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Sterling
57.1 mi in
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~1h 5m
|
via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 37.8 mi | 40m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur | 8.3 mi | 7m |
| Southeast 44th Street | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Northeast North Drive | 3 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Gray Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| McCall Bridge | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 37.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Fletcher, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
106 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
389 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Gray Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto North Flood Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
McCall Bridge
10
Continue on OK 9; I 35
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit onto OK 9
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
OK 9
Exit 106
Toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
320 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue on OK 9
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast 44th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 4 Toll
8.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle, Mustang
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Use the sharp right lane.
17
Merge onto I 44
37 mi
·
38 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Exit 62
Toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling
Use the sharp right lane.
19
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the left / right lanes.
20
Continue on Whitfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitfield Road
21
Continue on Northeast 180th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northeast 180th Street
22
Turn right onto Northeast North Drive
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast North Drive
23
Continue on East North Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Drive
24
Turn left onto North Central Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Central Street
25
Turn right onto West Cole Road
319 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Cole Road
26
Arrive at destination
West Cole Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Norman, OK · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fletcher, OK
The final approach into Fletcher, 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
$9.88 one way
$19.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.20
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(37.4 mi)
$2.62
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
(8.3 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Fletcher, OK
Night in Fletcher on Thursday
Local time
10:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
1h 21m 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 Fletcher, OK covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur, Southeast 44th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 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 $9.88 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 63.2 miles you will encounter 18 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 (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (OK 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Norman, OK and Fletcher, OK, road signs point toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle, Mustang, Cyril and Sterling.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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