The drive from Norman, OK to Cordell, OK covers 118.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South 4th Street, Helen Cole Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.6 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.46 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
59.1 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 118.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 118.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 118.1 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 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 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|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
7
102.8 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell
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.
Toward US 183: South 4th Street, Cordell
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
77.6 mi
1h 21m
South 4th Street
13.5 mi
15m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi
5m
Will Rogers Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
North Flood Avenue
3.5 mi
5m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
2m
North Glenn L. English Street
1.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Cordell, 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
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: LawtonUse 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 120AToward I 40 West: AmarilloUse the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 40; US 270
64 mi·1 hr 6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 40
13 mi·14 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 183: South 4th Street, CordellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
81 ft·3 sec
23
Turn left onto US 183
13 mi·15 min·South 4th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on US 183
1.5 mi·1 min·North Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto East Clay Street
192 ft·10 sec·East Clay Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right
153 ft·11 sec
27
Arrive at destination
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 59.1 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 9m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cordell, 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 118.1 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Norman, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.1 mi from Norman, OK
· 1h 9m into the drive
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 miles.
Arriving in Cordell, OK
The final approach into Cordell, 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 Cordell, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.46 one way
$36.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.27
$40.54
premium
$4.89
$22.73
$45.45
diesel
$5.61
$26.07
$52.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.4
0
$12.40
$5.67
Efficient EV
29.5
0
$10.33
$4.72
EV Truck/SUV
47.2
0
$16.53
$7.56
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Norman, OK
Late night
in Norman on Friday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cordell, OK
Late night
in Cordell on Friday
Local time
2:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Union City, OK
59 mi in
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
9 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 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 Cordell, OK covers 118.1 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South 4th Street, Helen Cole Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.1 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 $18.46 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 18 significant decision points across 118.1 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 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.
The route from Norman, OK to Cordell, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
