How far is Bushyhead, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Bushyhead, OK to Norman, OK is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.92 mi
02h 36m
Flight
138.55 mi
222.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.55 mi
Kilometers
222.98 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.92 mi
Kilometers
262.19 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Bushyhead
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushyhead
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bushyhead
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
Depew
OK

Human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Bushyhead
81 mi
01h 18m
To Norman
82 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clem McSpadden Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Sioux Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Maiden Lane

    110 m · 9 sec · Maiden Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dorothy Avenue

    1974 ft · 2 min · North Dorothy Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    1623 ft · 32 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    917 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    942 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

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

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

  18. 18

    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

  19. 19

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  21. 21

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    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

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushyhead 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 53%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 9%
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 8%
Clem McSpadden Highway
10.1 mi · 6%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 4%
I 35 South
5.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Depew
01h 18m from Bushyhead
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bushyhead 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 Bushyhead to Norman?

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Depew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Bushyhead and 82 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bushyhead and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Depew

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

84 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

107 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushyhead and Norman. Straight-line distance: 138.55 mi (222.98 km).

Bushyhead

#1 Bushyhead

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,314
Coordinates36.4614800, -95.4941400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: OK 66 West (-95.4941, 36.461452)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.76 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.55
11.5 gal · 43.52 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.78 $43.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.63 $26.59 $53.19
Diesel $5.42 $31.14 $62.27

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 Bushyhead and Norman. The current time is 21:50:40.

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.