How far is McLoud, OK from Norman, OK?

Fastest route

The distance between McLoud, Oklahoma and Norman, Oklahoma is approximately 35.8 miles (57.6 kilometers). The suggested route is to take I-40 W and OK-77H S, which would take around 41 minutes.

Directions

  1. Start by heading east on E Broadway toward N 4th St.
  2. Continue onto S McLoud Rd/Ns Co Rd 332/Patterson Rd.
  3. Follow S McLoud Rd/Ns Co Rd 332 and turn right to merge onto I-40 W.
  4. Continue on I-40 W and I-240 W, then take exit 8 toward OK-77H/Sooner Rd/Tinker AFB.
  5. Keep left at the fork to continue toward SE 74th St/E Interstate 240 Service Rd.
  6. Follow OK-77H S and 12th Ave NE to E Main St in Norman.
  7. Turn left onto SE 74th St/E Interstate 240 Service Rd.
  8. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto OK-77H S/S Sooner Rd.
  9. Continue onto 12th Ave NE.
  10. Turn right onto E Main St.
  11. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Acres St.
  12. Turn left onto N Crawford Ave.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Make sure to follow the suggested route to save time and avoid traffic.
  • ⛽ Consider checking the fuel level of your vehicle before starting the journey.
  • 📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to help you navigate the route.
  • 🕑 Leave early to allow for any unexpected delays or traffic.
  • 🚧 Stay aware of road signs and follow the speed limits along the way.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.8 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.54 mi
39.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.54 mi
Kilometers
39.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.8 mi
Kilometers
57.61 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in McLoud
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McLoud
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McLoud
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
Midwest City
OK

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

From McLoud
18 mi
00h 22m
To Norman
17.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 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 McLoud and Norman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    587 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2531 ft · 50 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South McCloud Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South McCloud Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    1364 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road

    1023 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Southeast 74th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Sooner Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · South Sooner Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Robinson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McLoud 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 30%
Southeast Expressway
7.99 mi · 22%
South Sooner Road
6.56 mi · 18%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.49 mi · 13%
South McCloud Road
3.05 mi · 9%
East Robinson Street
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 12m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midwest City
00h 22m from McLoud
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McLoud 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 McLoud to Norman?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Midwest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from McLoud and 17.8 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midwest City

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

26 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

48 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McLoud and Norman. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.49 km).

McLoud

#1 McLoud

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,800
Coordinates35.4359000, -97.0914200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-97.091419, 35.436009)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.37 $10.73
Premium $4.63 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.42 $6.82 $13.65

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 McLoud and Norman. The current time is 03:14:09.

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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.