How far is Guthrie, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Guthrie, OK to Norman, OK is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
48.81 mi
00h 54m
Flight
45.36 mi
73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.36 mi
Kilometers
73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.81 mi
Kilometers
78.55 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Guthrie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guthrie
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guthrie
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
Lake Aluma
OK

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

From Guthrie
24.4 mi
00h 27m
To Norman
24.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 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 Guthrie and Norman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Division Street

    4 mi · 7 min · North Division Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right

    2653 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

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

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

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  10. 10

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

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guthrie 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15.6 mi · 32%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 14%
I 35 South
5.49 mi · 11%
North Division Street
4.54 mi · 9%
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.12 mi · 8%
US 77 South
3.74 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Aluma
00h 27m from Guthrie
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guthrie 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 Guthrie to Norman?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Guthrie and 24.4 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie and Norman. Straight-line distance: 45.36 mi (73 km).

Guthrie

#1 Guthrie

City in Oklahoma

Population11,800
Coordinates35.8789400, -97.4253200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: North Division Street (-97.42536, 35.87894)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.03
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.51 $13.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.33 $14.65
Premium $4.63 $7.96 $15.91
Diesel $5.42 $9.31 $18.63

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 Guthrie and Norman. The current time is 03:15:03.

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.