How far is Central High, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Central High, OK to Norman, OK is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
74.12 mi
01h 22m
Flight
55.43 mi
89.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.43 mi
Kilometers
89.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.12 mi
Kilometers
119.28 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Return by in Central High
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central High
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central High
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
Chickasha
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Central High
38.8 mi
00h 41m
To Norman
35.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph S
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 Central High and Norman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central High and Norman.

  1. 1

    Start on Blackburn Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Blackburn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central High Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Central High Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    18 mi · 17 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman

    2388 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

    7.8 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

    800 ft · 10 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Southeast 44th Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    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

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    890 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central High 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18 mi · 24%
Central High Road
15.4 mi · 21%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
7.81 mi · 11%
Southeast 44th Street
5.94 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.59 mi · 3%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

18 mi · 00h 17m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 41m from Central High
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Central High 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 Central High to Norman?

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Chickasha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Central High and 35.4 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Central High and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Chickasha

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

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

RAIL

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

74 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central High and Norman. Straight-line distance: 55.43 mi (89.21 km).

Central High

#1 Central High

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,171
Coordinates34.6231300, -98.0897600
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Blackburn Road (-98.08976, 34.623085)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.9 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.24 gal · 19.8 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.63 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $5.42 $14.19 $28.37

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 Central High and Norman. The current time is 03:15:46.

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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.