Origin
Norman, OK
Afternoon in Norman on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Locust Grove, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
168.4 mi
271 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norman, OK
Wikimedia Commons
Locust Grove, OK
BAB2056
Trip Overview
The drive from Norman, OK to Locust Grove, OK covers 168.4 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.33 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
84.2 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 168.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m 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 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 168.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 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. 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 Locust Grove, OK is easy. At 3h 9m 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 Locust Grove, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Locust Grove, 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
·
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 right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
18
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau
27 mi
·
32 min
·
US 412 East: Choteau
20
Keep slight left to continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
21
Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Wyandotte Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wyandotte Street
23
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
24
Continue on Harold Andrews Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Harold Andrews Boulevard
25
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 84.2 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 34m 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 37 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.2 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust Grove, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 168.4 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 84.2 mi from Norman, OK · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.2 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Locust Grove, OK
The final approach into Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove, 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
$26.33 one way
$52.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
| Efficient EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.74 | $6.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.58 | $10.78 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Locust Grove, OK
Afternoon in Locust Grove on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
1 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 9m 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 Locust Grove, OK covers 168.4 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Porter Avenue, East Robinson Street, North Flood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.2 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 $26.33 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.
The drive from Norman, OK to Locust Grove, OK is easy. At 3h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norman, OK to Locust Grove, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norman, OK to Locust Grove, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Locust Grove, OK
More trips to Locust Grove, OK
Explore more options from Norman, OK or browse trips ending in Locust Grove, OK.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OK road trips.