Origin
Norman, OK
Afternoon in Norman on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Barnsdall, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
158.9 mi
256 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
★
6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
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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Barnsdall, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norman, OK to Barnsdall, OK covers 158.9 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Porter Avenue, East Robinson Street, North Flood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.84 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.4 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Porter Avenue | — | — |
| East Robinson Street | — | — |
| North Flood Avenue | — | — |
| Doctor James E | — | — |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | — | — |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| Crosstown Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Porter Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Barnsdall, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
105 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
3
Turn left onto East Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Robinson Street
4
Turn right onto North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Flood Avenue
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
6
Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Flood Avenue
7
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
10
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
12
Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
15
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
17
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
18
Take the exit slight left toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 36th Street North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 36th Street North
20
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
21
Turn right onto East 46th Street North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 46th Street North
22
Turn left onto North Peoria Avenue East
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North Peoria Avenue East
23
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
24
Continue straight
11 mi
·
15 min
25
Continue straight
12 mi
·
17 min
26
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
27
Arrive at your destination
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 79.4 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
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 35 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.4 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnsdall, 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 158.9 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.4 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.84 one way
$49.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.28 | $54.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.08 | $70.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.68 | $7.63 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.90 | $6.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.25 | $10.17 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Barnsdall, OK
Afternoon in Barnsdall on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
4 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 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
158.9 mi in 3h 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Porter Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Norman, OK to Barnsdall, OK is easy. At 3h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norman, OK to Barnsdall, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Norman, OK
Full guide →Norman is a city in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and in Cleveland County. With a population of 128,000 (2020), it is the third largest city in the state and is home to the University of Oklahoma (popularly known as OU), the state's largest and flagship university.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 158.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norman, OK to Barnsdall, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Barnsdall, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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