Origin
Sapulpa, OK
Afternoon in Sapulpa on Thursday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sapulpa, OK to Norman, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
109.9 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sapulpa, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sapulpa, OK to Norman, OK covers 109.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Dewey Avenue, I 44 West, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.18 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
54.9 miles from Sapulpa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 109.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m 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 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 109.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Dewey 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 Sapulpa, OK to Norman, OK is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Sapulpa, OK to Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Dewey Avenue | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins | — | — |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Crosstown Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Dewey Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sapulpa, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Dewey Avenue
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Dewey Avenue
3
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
4
Turn left onto I 44 West: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 44 West: Oklahoma City
5
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
75 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
7
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
9
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
10
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
13
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
14
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
15
Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77 South
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
17
Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
19
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Gray Street
463 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
21
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
404 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
22
Turn left onto East Main Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
23
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Sapulpa, OK, or about 52m 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 24 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 52m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sapulpa, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sapulpa, OK
This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Sapulpa, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.9 mi from Sapulpa, OK · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Sapulpa, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.18 one way
$34.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.86 | $37.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.26 | $48.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 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 | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Norman, OK
Afternoon in Norman on Thursday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Forest Park, OK
55 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
14 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
1h 44m 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 Sapulpa, OK to Norman, OK covers 109.9 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Dewey Avenue, I 44 West, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from Sapulpa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.18 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.
The drive from Sapulpa, OK to Norman, OK is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Sapulpa, OK to Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sapulpa, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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