The drive from Norman, OK to Kiefer, OK covers 114.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.8 miles on I 44.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.84 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
57.1 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 114.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 114.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Helen Cole Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.8 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Helen Cole Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in near I 35; US 62.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 114.1 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 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; at 28.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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28.8 mi into trip|~37m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
104.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
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 211
Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
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104.8 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|OK 33
Turn right onto OK 33 toward OK 33 East: Kellyville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 33 East: Kellyville
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 Kiefer, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Drumright.
Fort Smith
17.7 mi in|~24m|via I 35; US 62
Drumright
104.6 mi in|~1h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
75.8 mi
1h 15m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
6m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
5m
South Main Street
4.4 mi
6m
North Flood Avenue
3.5 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
US Historic 66
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 75.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Kiefer, 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
4.6 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 EastUse the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto I 44
76 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 211Toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, DrumrightUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto OK 33
0.1 mi·16 sec·OK 33
Toward OK 33 East: KellyvilleUse the straight / right lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
2.9 mi·3 min·US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto OK 66; OK 117
0.6 mi·1 min·OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 66; OK 117
0.2 mi·15 sec·OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 66; OK 117
0.9 mi·2 min·OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto US 75 Alternate
4.4 mi·6 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·North Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 57.1 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.8 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 25 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kiefer, 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 114.1 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Norman, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 75.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.1 mi from Norman, OK
· 1h 6m 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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.2
0
$11.98
$5.48
Efficient EV
28.5
0
$9.98
$4.56
EV Truck/SUV
45.6
0
$15.97
$7.30
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Norman, OK
Late night
in Norman on Friday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kiefer, OK
Late night
in Kiefer on Friday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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
2h 8m 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 Kiefer, OK covers 114.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.1 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 $17.84 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 17 significant decision points across 114.1 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 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; at 28.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Norman, OK and Kiefer, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Drumright.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
