How far is Memphis, TN from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Norman, OK is about 473 miles (761.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Norman.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1010 ft · 34 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
1524 ft · 48 sec · North Front Street
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Take the ramp left
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hernando de Soto Bridge
374.3 mi · 6 hr 21 min · Hernando de Soto Bridge
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
1023 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
70 m · 12 sec · Southeast 74th Street
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Turn left onto South Sooner Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · South Sooner Road
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Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · 12th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto East Robinson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street
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Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
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Turn right onto East Gray Street
141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street
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Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East 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 Memphis and Norman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Hernando de Soto Bridge
Merge slight left onto Hernando de Soto Bridge
374 mi · 06h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Norman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Norman?
The road trip is about 473 miles (761.3 km) and usually takes 08h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236 miles from Memphis and 237.1 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.49 one way or $132.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Norman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Norman. Straight-line distance: 417.27 mi (671.53 km).
#1 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 761 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $66.49 | $132.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $74.32 | $148.64 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $81.20 | $162.39 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $100.47 | $200.95 |
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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