How far is Cushing, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Cushing, OK to Norman, OK is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
86.23 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.83 mi
104.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.83 mi
Kilometers
104.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.23 mi
Kilometers
138.77 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Return by in Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cushing
2026-04-23T11:39
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cushing
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
Guthrie
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Cushing
43.6 mi
00h 44m
To Norman
42.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Cushing and Norman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 116th Street

    14.2 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2453 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  14. 14

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.9 mi · 23%
East 116th Street
14.2 mi · 17%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 12%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8%
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
5.79 mi · 7%
Sammy Davis
5.79 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

14.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guthrie
00h 44m from Cushing
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cushing 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 Cushing to Norman?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Cushing and 42.6 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.51 one way or $23.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Guthrie

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

73 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cushing and Norman. Straight-line distance: 64.83 mi (104.33 km).

Cushing

#1 Cushing

Town in Oklahoma

Population7,582
Coordinates35.9850600, -96.7669700
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.76697, 35.98507)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.51
Round trip
$23.02
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.51 $23.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.95 $25.89
Premium $4.63 $14.06 $28.12
Diesel $5.42 $16.46 $32.92

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 Cushing and Norman. The current time is 11:39:32.

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.