Origin
Norman, OK
Afternoon in Norman on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Stratford, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
59 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Stratford, OK
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Trip Overview
This 59-mile drive from Norman, OK to Stratford, OK takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for exploring the heart of Oklahoma. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Grant Avenue, and Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway, with no interstate driving. You'll be traversing through the Great Plains region for the entirety of this journey, experiencing a consistent landscape. This straightforward trip is ideal if you're looking for a short, manageable drive between two Oklahoma towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 59 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 33.3 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than high-speed highways, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape. The road's personality is defined by its frequent turns and local character, so keep your attention focused as you make your way from Norman to Stratford.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Porter Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (East Gray Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Gray Street
Turn left onto East Gray Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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.
6
39.4 mi into trip
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~46m in
Take the exit toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville
6
39.7 mi into trip
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~46m in
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OK 19 / Grant Avenue
Turn left onto OK 19 / Grant Avenue toward OK 19 East: Pauls Valley, Ada, East Central University
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward OK 19 East: Pauls Valley, Ada, East Cent...
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 Stratford, OK, road signs point toward Maysville, Ada and Central University.
Maysville
39.4 mi in
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~46m
Ada
39.7 mi in
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~46m
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via OK 19
Central University
39.7 mi in
|
~46m
|
via OK 19
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 33.3 mi | 34m |
| Grant Avenue | 19.3 mi | 26m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| East Gray Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| McCall Bridge | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Porter Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 33.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Stratford, 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
32 mi
·
33 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 72
Toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville
13
Turn left onto OK 19
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Grant Avenue
Toward OK 19 East: Pauls Valley, Ada, East Central University
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
OK 19
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.5 mi from Norman, OK · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stratford, OK
The final approach into Stratford, 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
$9.22 one way
$18.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.03 | $26.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Stratford, OK
Afternoon in Stratford on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
14 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 13m 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 Stratford, OK covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Grant Avenue, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $9.22 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 59 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (East Gray Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Norman, OK and Stratford, OK, road signs point toward Maysville, Ada and Central University.
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