How far is Laverne, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Laverne, OK to Norman, OK is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.2 mi
03h 23m
Flight
171.42 mi
275.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.42 mi
Kilometers
275.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.2 mi
Kilometers
317.37 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM CDT
Return by in Laverne
Fri, Apr 17, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laverne
2026-04-17T06:58
Arrive Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laverne
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakwood
OK

Town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States

From Laverne
98.5 mi
01h 41m
To Norman
98.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laverne and Norman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    21 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    6.1 mi · 9 min · South Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    22.6 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1725 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Oklahoma Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Williams Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2547 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

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    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

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    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    29.8 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike

    2199 ft · 47 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East

    3025 ft · 57 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Airport Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton

    974 ft · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2520 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  38. 38

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    2506 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Expressway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

    1 km · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    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

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laverne 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
51 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
37.7 mi · 19%
Williams Avenue
32.9 mi · 17%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
29.8 mi · 15%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
25.2 mi · 13%
South Broadway Avenue
15 mi · 8%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

29.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakwood
01h 41m from Laverne
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Laverne and Partly Sunny 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 Laverne to Norman?

The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Laverne and 98.7 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Laverne and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Oakwood

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

115 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

119 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laverne and Norman. Straight-line distance: 171.42 mi (275.88 km).

Laverne

#1 Laverne

Town in Harper County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates36.7097500, -99.8934600
Altitude643
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-99.893459, 36.709724)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.34 L · about $26.36
Round trip
$52.72
13.92 gal · 52.68 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.36 $52.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.64 $59.29
Premium $4.63 $32.19 $64.38
Diesel $5.42 $37.69 $75.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laverne and Norman. The current time is 06:58:55.

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.