Origin
Pawhuska, OK
Morning in Pawhuska on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pawhuska, OK to Norman, OK
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
163.7 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Pawhuska, OK to Norman, OK covers 163.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 9th Street, Kihekah Avenue, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.86 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
81.9 miles from Pawhuska, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 163.7 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.
East 9th Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pawhuska, OK to Norman, OK is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Pawhuska, OK to Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kihekah Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawhuska, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on Leahy Avenue
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
Leahy Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 9th Street
246 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 9th Street
3
Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kihekah Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Kihekah Avenue
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kihekah Avenue
5
Turn right onto East Main Street
31 mi
·
37 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
7
Continue straight
25 mi
·
30 min
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
11
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
13
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
14
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
17
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
18
Continue on 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
19
Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77 South
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
21
Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
22
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
23
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
24
Turn right onto East Gray Street
463 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
25
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
404 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
26
Turn left onto East Main Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
27
Arrive at your 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.9 miles from Pawhuska, OK, or about 1h 19m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.9 miles or 1h 19m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pawhuska, 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 Pawhuska, OK
This is one driving day of about 163.7 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pawhuska, 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 81.9 mi from Pawhuska, OK · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.9 miles from Pawhuska, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norman, OK
The final approach into Norman, 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 Norman, 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
$24.86 one way
$49.73 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
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: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
| Efficient EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.92 | $10.48 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Norman, OK
Morning in Norman on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
58°F
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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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 39m 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 Pawhuska, OK to Norman, OK covers 163.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 9th Street, Kihekah Avenue, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.9 miles from Pawhuska, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.86 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.
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 Pawhuska, OK to Norman, OK is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Pawhuska, OK to Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pawhuska, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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