How far is Ada, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Ada, OK to Norman, OK is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.12 mi
01h 31m
Flight
53.05 mi
85.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.12 mi
Kilometers
112.85 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Tue, May 5, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Ada
Tue, May 5, 4:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ada
2026-05-05T01:17
Arrive Norman
Tue, May 5, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ada
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pauls Valley
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Ada
37.6 mi
00h 45m
To Norman
32.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ada and Norman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Norman.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto OK 19 West: Stratford, Pauls Valley

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    22 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2724 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    890 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ada and Norman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34.1 mi · 49%
OK 19 West
32.8 mi · 47%
East Main Street
2.77 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.59 mi · 4%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
1.87 mi · 3%
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdo
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

34.1 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pauls Valley
00h 45m from Ada
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ada and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ada to Norman?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pauls Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Ada and 32.6 miles from Norman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ada and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Pauls Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pauls Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pauls Valley.

RAIL

Pauls Valley

East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Purcell

33 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

57 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore station

64 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Norman. Straight-line distance: 53.05 mi (85.37 km).

Ada

#1 Ada

City in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

Population17,239
Coordinates34.7745300, -96.6783400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.67834, 34.774521)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.56 $21.12
Premium $4.63 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $5.42 $13.43 $26.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Ada and Norman. The current time is 01:17:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.