How far is Buffalo, OK from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Buffalo, OK to Norman, OK is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Norman.
-
1
Start on North Hoy Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Hoy Street
-
2
Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
-
3
Turn left
5 mi · 6 min
-
4
Continue straight
1725 ft · 21 sec
-
5
Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
-
6
Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
-
7
Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
-
8
Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Oklahoma Avenue
-
9
Turn right onto 9th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
-
10
Continue on Williams Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue
-
11
Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
-
12
Continue straight
23.7 mi · 27 min
-
13
Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
-
14
Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street
-
15
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
-
16
Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
-
17
Keep slight right
13.8 mi · 16 min
-
18
Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
-
19
Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
-
20
Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
-
21
Continue straight
2547 ft · 31 sec
-
22
Continue straight
2246 ft · 27 sec
-
23
Continue straight
15.5 mi · 17 min
-
24
Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
-
25
Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
-
26
Continue straight
1174 ft · 35 sec
-
27
Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1605 ft · 40 sec
-
28
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
29.8 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
2199 ft · 47 sec
-
30
Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
-
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East
3025 ft · 57 sec
-
32
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
-
33
Merge slight left onto Airport Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
-
34
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
974 ft · 14 sec
-
35
Continue straight
2520 ft · 36 sec
-
36
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway
-
37
Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
-
38
Continue on Southeast Expressway
2506 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Expressway
-
39
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
1 km · 1 min
-
40
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
-
41
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
-
42
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
-
43
Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South
3.7 mi · 6 min
-
44
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue
-
45
Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue
-
46
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street
-
47
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
-
48
Turn right onto East Gray Street
141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street
-
49
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
-
50
Turn left onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
-
51
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Norman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Norman?
The road trip is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Buffalo and 96.2 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Oakwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakwood.
Guthrie, OK
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Norman. Straight-line distance: 165.55 mi (266.42 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,265 |
| Coordinates | 36.8355900, -99.6304000 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.68 | $51.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.71 | $73.43 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.