How far is Midwest City, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Norman, OK is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
24.11 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.86 mi
25.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.86 mi
Kilometers
25.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.11 mi
Kilometers
38.8 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Tue, May 5, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Tue, May 5, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-05-05T04:59
Arrive Norman
Tue, May 5, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
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
Moore
OK

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

From Midwest City
9.3 mi
00h 17m
To Norman
14.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Norman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Felix Place

    35 m · 12 sec · Felix Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Sooner Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · South Sooner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Robinson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left 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 Midwest City 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sooner Road
10.5 mi · 44%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.49 mi · 19%
Southeast 15th Street
1.53 mi · 6%
East Robinson Street
1 mi · 4%
North Porter Avenue
0.65 mi · 3%
East Gray Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

South Sooner Road

Turn left onto South Sooner Road

10.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
00h 17m from Midwest City
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Midwest City 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 Midwest City to Norman?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Midwest City and 14.9 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Midwest City and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

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

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

RAIL

Norman

14 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Norman. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.53 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.396707, 35.449454)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.44
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.22 $6.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.62 $7.24
Premium $4.63 $3.93 $7.86
Diesel $5.42 $4.60 $9.21

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Norman. The current time is 04:59:11.

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.