Origin
Sulphur, OK
Morning in Sulphur on Thursday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sulphur, OK to Norman, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulphur, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
This 68.5-mile drive from Sulphur, OK to Norman, OK takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. You'll navigate through the Great Plains region, staying within Oklahoma for the entire journey. The route is estimated to cost around $11 in fuel and is characterized by frequent turns, so plan for an engaging drive rather than a simple highway cruise. With no designated stops, this trip is best enjoyed at your own pace, allowing for spontaneous exploration along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway stretches to speak of. The roads will feel more like navigating through towns and local byways than open highway cruising. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 42 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll be utilizing West Broadway Avenue and the Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway as well, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Vinita Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Vinita Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Vinita Avenue
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
7
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
7
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 42 mi | 43m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Vinita Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 42 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 7
12 mi
·
17 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 35
7.9 mi
·
7 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 35
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
34 mi
·
35 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Sulphur, OK · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
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
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Thursday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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 20m 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 Sulphur, OK to Norman, OK covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, West Broadway Avenue, Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Sulphur, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Vinita Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sulphur, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area and Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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