How far is Norman, OK from Ada, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Ada, OK is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.74 mi
01h 35m
Flight
53.05 mi
85.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.05 mi
Kilometers
85.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.74 mi
Kilometers
100.97 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ada
Sun, Apr 12, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Sun, Apr 12, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-12T11:05
Arrive Ada
Sun, Apr 12, 12:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wanette
OK

Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Norman
31.4 mi
00h 47m
To Ada
31.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Porter Avenue

    1787 ft · 57 sec · South Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Classen Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Classen Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Classen Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 72nd Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    3114 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  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 Norman and Ada.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Street
43.6 mi · 69%
North Main Street
4.4 mi · 7%
72nd Avenue Southeast
3.84 mi · 6%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.39 mi · 5%
South Classen Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4%
Classen Boulevard
1.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Broadway Street

Continue straight

19.1 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanette
00h 47m from Norman
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wanette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Norman and 31.4 miles from Ada.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ada.

Stop Ideas Near Wanette

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

30 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

47 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

71 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Ada. Straight-line distance: 53.05 mi (85.37 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Ada

#2 Ada

City in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

Population17,239
Coordinates34.7745300, -96.6783400
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Ada (-96.67834, 34.77453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.63 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $5.42 $11.97 $23.93

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 Oklahoma · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Ada. The current time is 11:05:13.

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.