How far is Idabel, OK from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Idabel, OK to Norman, OK is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idabel and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idabel and Norman.
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Start on East Main Street
534 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
116 m · 14 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
113 m · 13 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto Northwest Texas Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Texas Avenue
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Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
43.6 mi · 50 min · Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
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Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi · 16 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1457 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
2904 ft · 58 sec · South McClendon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
134 m · 12 sec
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Continue on East Court Street
1 km · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn right onto North California Avenue
689 ft · 14 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
142 m · 16 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto West Liberty Road
11.5 mi · 14 min · West Liberty Road
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Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
625 ft · 14 sec · East Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
716 ft · 14 sec · South Railroad Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive
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Continue on South Stacy Street
958 ft · 21 sec · South Stacy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
1131 ft · 23 sec · West Hanover Avenue
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Turn right onto South Arno Street
1343 ft · 33 sec · South Arno Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Queen Avenue
34.4 mi · 40 min · West Queen Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto OK 19 West: Stratford, Pauls Valley
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Oklahoma City
1308 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 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 Idabel and Norman.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
43.6 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Idabel 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 Idabel to Norman?
The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Coalgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Idabel and 95.9 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Idabel and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Coalgate
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 Coalgate.
Ardmore station
Pauls Valley
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idabel and Norman. Straight-line distance: 174.67 mi (281.11 km).
#1 Idabel
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.8956600, -94.8263300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.25 | $66.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.93 | $77.87 |
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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