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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.26 mi
03h 39m
Flight
129.08 mi
207.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.08 mi
Kilometers
207.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.26 mi
Kilometers
274.01 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alva
Sun, Apr 12, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Sun, Apr 12, 6:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-12T11:03
Arrive Alva
Sun, Apr 12, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Watonga
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
85.2 mi
01h 49m
To Alva
85.1 mi
01h 49m

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
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Flood Avenue

    667 ft · 17 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Flood Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · North Flood Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Flood Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2525 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1322 ft · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

    857 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    128 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton

    745 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo

    2752 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga

    1481 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    147 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North Broadway Avenue

    13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    117 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1060 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn left

    1818 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    14 mi · 23 min

  37. 37

    Turn left

    12 mi · 17 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Flynn Street

    34 m · 4 sec · West Flynn Street

  40. 40

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi · 22%
North Broadway Avenue
14.4 mi · 8%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
12.3 mi · 7%
US 281 Spur North
8.97 mi · 5%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 4%
Southwest Expressway
4.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watonga
01h 49m from Norman
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

89 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

112 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Alva. Straight-line distance: 129.08 mi (207.73 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Alva (-98.66718, 36.80499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.55 L · about $21.55
Round trip
$43.10
11.38 gal · 43.1 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Alva. The current time is 11:03:54.

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.