How far is Norman, OK from Alva, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Alva, OK is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Alva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Alva.
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Start on East Main Street
32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Porter Avenue
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Turn left onto East Robinson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street
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Turn right onto North Flood Avenue
667 ft · 17 sec · North Flood Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Flood Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · North Flood Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Flood Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
2716 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1322 ft · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
857 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
745 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
1481 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
147 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
117 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1060 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1818 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
14 mi · 23 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto College Avenue
2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue
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Turn left onto West Flynn Street
34 m · 4 sec · West Flynn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Flynn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Alva.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Alva?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Norman and 85.1 miles from Alva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alva.
Stop Ideas Near Watonga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watonga.
Guthrie, OK
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Alva. Straight-line distance: 129.08 mi (207.73 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alva
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 4,882 |
| Coordinates | 36.8049900, -98.6671800 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alva (-98.66718, 36.80499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.23 | $48.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
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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