How far is Dallas, TX from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Norman, OK is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 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.
County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Norman.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 35E North
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
35.2 mi · 39 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
99.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Norman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Stemmons Freeway
Continue straight
99.6 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Norman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Norman?
The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 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?
Ardmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Dallas and 93.8 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Ardmore
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 Ardmore.
Ardmore station
Gainesville
Pauls Valley
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Norman. Straight-line distance: 172.41 mi (277.46 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $25.79 | $51.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $29.21 | $58.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $37.96 | $75.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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