How far is Bristow, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Bristow, OK to Norman, OK is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.56 mi
01h 30m
Flight
72.39 mi
116.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.39 mi
Kilometers
116.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.56 mi
Kilometers
148.96 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 30, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Bristow
Thu, Apr 30, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristow
2026-04-30T05:45
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 30, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristow
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
Luther
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Bristow
46.3 mi
00h 45m
To Norman
46.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2409 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1403 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City

    1967 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
61.4 mi · 66%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 7%
I 35 South
5.94 mi · 6%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.51 mi · 5%
US 77 South
3.74 mi · 4%
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

61.4 mi · 01h 02m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luther
00h 45m from Bristow
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristow and Chance Rain Showers near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Luther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Bristow and 46.3 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bristow and Chance Rain Showers near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Luther

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

32 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

54 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

74 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristow and Norman. Straight-line distance: 72.39 mi (116.5 km).

Bristow

#1 Bristow

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,179
Coordinates35.8306300, -96.3911200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-96.391037, 35.830629)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.36 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.77
6.54 gal · 24.72 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.38 $24.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.93 $27.85
Premium $4.63 $15.12 $30.25
Diesel $5.42 $17.71 $35.41

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristow and Norman. The current time is 05:45:50.

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.