Origin
Talihina, OK
Late night in Talihina on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Talihina, OK to Norman, OK
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
198.8 mi
320 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Talihina, OK
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Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Talihina, OK to Norman, OK covers 198.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 270, Indian Nation Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.3 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.08 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
99.4 miles from Talihina, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Talihina, OK to Norman, OK covers 198.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 75.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in near US 270.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 198.8 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 18 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.6 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 270
Turn left onto US 270
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
102 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Okla...
8
177.6 mi into trip
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~3h 23m in
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I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
185.6 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Soo...
6
185.8 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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Southeast 74th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Talihina, OK and Norman, OK, road signs point toward Hartshorne, Mcalester, Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound and Dallas.
Hartshorne
47 mi in
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~1h
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via US 270
Mcalester
47 mi in
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~1h
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via US 270
Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
67.1 mi in
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~1h 32m
Dallas
177.6 mi in
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~3h 23m
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via I 240; OK 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 75.3 mi | 1h 16m |
| US 270 | 47.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 34.6 mi | 32m |
| OK 82 | 17.5 mi | 24m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8 mi | 8m |
| South Sooner Road | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| 12th Avenue Northeast | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 75.3 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talihina, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on US 271; OK 63
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Dallas Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 1; OK 63
0.3 mi
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30 sec
·
Talimena Scenic Drive
3
Turn right onto OK 82
13 mi
·
18 min
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OK 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 82
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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OK 82
5
Turn left onto US 270
14 mi
·
18 min
·
US 270
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto Brandy Road
362 ft
·
9 sec
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Brandy Road
8
Turn slight left onto US 270; OK 2
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 270
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 270
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 270
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 270
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
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US 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 270
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 270
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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US 270
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on US 270
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 270
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 270
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto US 270
20 mi
·
32 min
·
US 270
Toward Hartshorne, McAlester
Use the right lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto OK 375
35 mi
·
32 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
Use the sharp right lane.
22
Merge onto I 40
198 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
23
Continue on I 40
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
8.0 mi
·
8 min
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Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 8
Toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
230 ft
·
12 sec
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Southeast 74th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto OK 77H
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
South Sooner Road
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on OK 77H
4.5 mi
·
7 min
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12th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto East Robinson Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Robinson Street
30
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft
·
21 sec
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East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft
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21 sec
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North Crawford Avenue
33
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft
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12 sec
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East Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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 99.4 miles from Talihina, OK, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
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 Talihina, 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 Talihina, OK
This is one driving day of about 198.8 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Talihina, 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.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 75.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.4 mi from Talihina, OK · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 99.4 miles from Talihina, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.
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
$31.08 one way
$62.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.89 | $87.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Indian Nation Turnpike
(34.6 mi)
$2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.87 | $9.54 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Late night in Norman on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
10 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
3h 54m 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 Talihina, OK to Norman, OK covers 198.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, US 270, Indian Nation Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.4 miles from Talihina, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.08 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 198.8 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 18 miles (US 270): Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.6 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Talihina, OK and Norman, OK, road signs point toward Hartshorne, Mcalester, Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound and Dallas.
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