How far is Lexington, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Lexington, OK to Norman, OK is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.62 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.51 mi
24.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.51 mi
Kilometers
24.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.62 mi
Kilometers
26.74 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Noble
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Lexington
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Norman
8.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 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 Lexington and Norman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2284 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    3114 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 72nd Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Classen Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Classen Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South Porter Avenue

    1397 ft · 47 sec · South Porter Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Comanche Street

    141 m · 24 sec · East Comanche Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue

    117 m · 17 sec · South Crawford Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Classen Boulevard
4.48 mi · 27%
72nd Avenue Southeast
3.84 mi · 23%
South Main Street
3.82 mi · 23%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.39 mi · 20%
North Main Street
0.59 mi · 4%
South Porter Avenue
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

72nd Avenue Southeast

Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast

3.84 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noble
00h 13m from Lexington
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Noble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Lexington and 8.3 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Noble

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

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

RAIL

Norman

10 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

15 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

47 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Norman. Straight-line distance: 15.51 mi (24.96 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,187
Coordinates35.0147900, -97.3355800
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-97.335638, 35.01479)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.23
Round trip
$4.47
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.23 $4.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.51 $5.03
Premium $4.63 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $5.42 $3.19 $6.39

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 Lexington and Norman. The current time is 00:17:20.

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.