Origin
Norman, OK
Evening in Norman on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Laverne, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
197.4 mi
318 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
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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Laverne, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norman, OK to Laverne, OK covers 197.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 3, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 183 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.6 miles on OK 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.86 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.7 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 197.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Norman, OK to Laverne, OK covers 197.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 197.4 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 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Robinson Street
Turn left onto East Robinson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
6
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Turn slight right toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 120A
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
8
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
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.
Exit 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
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 Laverne, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga along the way.
Watonga
60.6 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 3 | 43.6 mi | 49m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 38 mi | 39m |
| US 183 | 26.4 mi | 32m |
| North Broadway Avenue | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| Northwest Highway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| West Russworm Street | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
OK 3
— 43.6 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Laverne, 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
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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
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
12
Continue on US 62
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 62
13
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 240; OK 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Expressway
15
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 120A
Toward I 40 West: Amarillo
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 40; US 270
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
483 ft
·
11 sec
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US 281 Spur
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi
·
4 min
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US 281 Spur
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 8; US 281
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 8; US 281
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi
·
54 sec
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OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 8
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
9.6 mi
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11 min
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West Russworm Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
9.8 mi
·
11 min
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OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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OK 3; US 270; US 281
30
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
31
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
32
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
33
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
34
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
35
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi
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9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on OK 3; US 270
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on OK 3; US 270
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
40
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi
·
26 min
·
OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 183; US 270; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left lane.
44
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft
·
4 sec
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
19 mi
·
23 min
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
47
Turn right onto US 283
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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US 283
48
Turn right onto OK 149
68 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street
49
Arrive at destination
OK 149
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 98.7 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.6 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 43 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 1h 54m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laverne, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 197.4 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 OK 3 for about 43.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.7 mi from Norman, OK · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.7 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laverne, OK
The final approach into Laverne, 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 Laverne, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.86 one way
$61.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.88 | $67.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.58 | $87.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.73 | $9.48 |
| Efficient EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.27 | $7.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79 | 0 | $27.64 | $12.63 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Laverne, OK
Evening in Laverne on Friday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°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
18 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
3h 54m 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 Laverne, OK covers 197.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 3, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 183. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.7 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 $30.86 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 197.4 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 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Norman, OK to Laverne, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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