Origin
Norman, OK
Afternoon in Norman on Friday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Broken Bow, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
212.9 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m
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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Broken Bow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norman, OK to Broken Bow, OK covers 212.9 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Porter Avenue, Classen Boulevard, South Classen Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.5 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 212.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 212.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Porter Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norman, OK to Broken Bow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Porter Avenue | — | — |
| Classen Boulevard | — | — |
| South Classen Boulevard | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| 72nd Avenue Southeast | — | — |
| East Broadway Street | — | — |
| OK 1 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Porter Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Broken Bow, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
105 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Porter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Porter Avenue
3
Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Classen Boulevard
4
Continue on South Classen Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Classen Boulevard
5
Continue on North Main Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
7
Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
72nd Avenue Southeast
8
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Broadway Street
11
Continue straight
19 mi
·
32 min
12
Turn right
2.7 mi
·
3 min
13
Continue straight
8.8 mi
·
10 min
14
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
4 min
15
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
17
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
·
37 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
18
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
19
Turn right onto North Arno Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Arno Street
20
Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Hanover Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Stacy Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Stacy Street
22
Continue on Veterans Drive
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Veterans Drive
23
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Railroad Street
24
Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Taylor Avenue
25
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
South Broadway Street
26
Turn right onto Rose Avenue
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
Rose Avenue
27
Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sandy Creek Road
28
Turn right onto North California Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North California Avenue
29
Turn left onto West Court Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Court Street
30
Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South McClendon Avenue
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street
348 ft
·
6 sec
·
13th Street
32
Continue on Vonder Pleasant Drive
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Vonder Pleasant Drive
33
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
34
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
35
Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Jake Pulliam Bypass
36
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
37
Turn left onto Washington Street
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
38
Keep slight left
295 ft
·
8 sec
39
Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Lincoln Road
40
Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
41
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 3rd Street
42
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 106.5 miles from Norman, OK, or about 2h 15m 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 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 2h 15m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broken Bow, 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 212.9 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.5 mi from Norman, OK · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.5 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Broken Bow, OK
The final approach into Broken Bow, 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 Broken Bow, 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
$33.28 one way
$66.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.55 | $73.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.97 | $81.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.01 | $94.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.35 | $10.22 |
| Efficient EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.81 | $13.63 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Broken Bow, OK
Afternoon in Broken Bow on Friday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
2 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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Broken Bow, OK covers 212.9 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Porter Avenue, Classen Boulevard, South Classen Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.5 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 $33.28 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norman, OK to Broken Bow, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norman, OK to Broken Bow, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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