How far is Monroe, LA from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Norman, OK is about 439.7 miles (707.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.7 miles (551.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
439.74 mi
08h 34m
Flight
342.72 mi
551.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.72 mi
Kilometers
551.55 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.74 mi
Kilometers
707.69 km
Drive Time
08h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Tue, Nov 10, 10:32 AM CST
Return by in Monroe
Tue, Nov 10, 7:06 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-11-10T01:58
Arrive Norman
Tue, Nov 10, 10:32 AM CST
Route Timing
08h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:34 PM to 4:04 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:52 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Sun Valley
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Monroe
219.5 mi
04h 17m
To Norman
220.2 mi
04h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ford Road

    2805 ft · 2 min · Ford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Linville Firetower Road

    2136 ft · 2 min · Linville Firetower Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Love Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Love Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 143

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 143

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto M L K Jr Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · M L K Jr Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 551

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 551

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 549

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 549

  9. 9

    Continue on Oakland Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Oakland Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Huttig Highway

    2617 ft · 52 sec · Huttig Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Concord Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Concord Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Coleman

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Coleman

  13. 13

    Continue on Strong Highway

    21.1 mi · 24 min · Strong Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Hillsboro Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Magnolia Highway

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Magnolia Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    52.2 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Summerhill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Summerhill Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto New Boston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · New Boston Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sowell Lane

    144 m · 10 sec · Sowell Lane

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left

    659 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway

    1148 ft · 15 sec · Jarvis Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 20 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville

    1829 ft · 45 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    734 ft · 18 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 82

    8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82

  32. 32

    Continue on Northeast Front Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Northwest Front Street

    25.4 mi · 30 min · Northwest Front Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Captain Henry Stout Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West

  37. 37

    Continue on East Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  38. 38

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  39. 39

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Bonham Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street

  42. 42

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West

  43. 43

    Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  44. 44

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  46. 46

    Take the ramp slight left

    788 ft · 19 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left

    69 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  48. 48

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  49. 49

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  50. 50

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2724 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  51. 51

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    890 ft · 15 sec

  52. 52

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 8 sec

  53. 53

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Norman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
54 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
72.5 mi · 16%
North Interstate 35
70 mi · 16%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
34.1 mi · 8%
Magnolia Highway
28.7 mi · 7%
Northwest Front Street
25.4 mi · 6%
East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Interstate 35

Merge slight left

69 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97 mi
342.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Valley
04h 17m from Monroe
Leave By
6:52 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Norman?

The road trip is about 439.7 miles (707.7 km) and usually takes 08h 34m 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?

Sun Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.5 miles from Monroe and 220.2 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 342.7 miles (551.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 97 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 CST. 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 $55.78 one way or $111.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroe and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Valley

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

112 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Norman. Straight-line distance: 342.72 mi (551.55 km).

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#1 Monroe

Monroe is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.8151300, -92.2056900
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe (-92.20569, 32.81513)
End: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 708 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.52 gal
58.74 L · about $55.78
Round trip
$111.56
31.04 gal · 117.48 L
Estimated CO2
137.9 kg one way
Round trip: 275.9 kg / 608 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $55.78 $111.56
Mid-grade $4.08 $63.24 $126.49
Premium $4.48 $69.53 $139.06
Diesel $5.67 $87.97 $175.93

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 Louisiana · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Norman. The current time is 01:58:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.