How far is Alva, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Alva, OK to Norman, OK is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.9 mi
03h 01m
Flight
129.08 mi
207.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.08 mi
Kilometers
207.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.9 mi
Kilometers
273.42 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Alva
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alva
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alva
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Watonga
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Alva
85.1 mi
01h 30m
To Norman
84.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Flynn Street

    34 m · 7 sec · West Flynn Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · Oklahoma Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1818 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    64 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Clarence Nash Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Clarence Nash Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    29.8 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike

    2199 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East

    3025 ft · 57 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Airport Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton

    974 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2520 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    2506 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

    1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  36. 36

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

    2703 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
29.8 mi · 18%
Clarence Nash Boulevard
28.9 mi · 17%
Oklahoma Boulevard
15 mi · 9%
North Main Street
8.76 mi · 5%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 4%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

29.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watonga
01h 30m from Alva
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Alva and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Alva and 84.9 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Alva and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Watonga

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Watonga, 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 Watonga.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

89 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

92 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

112 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Norman. Straight-line distance: 129.08 mi (207.73 km).

Alva

#1 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Flynn Street (-98.66718, 36.804886)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.37
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.68 $45.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.63 $27.70 $55.41
Diesel $5.42 $32.44 $64.87

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alva and Norman. The current time is 00:13:33.

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.