How far is Norman, OK from Arkoma, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Arkoma, OK is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
189.64 mi
03h 27m
Flight
169.73 mi
273.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.73 mi
Kilometers
273.16 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.64 mi
Kilometers
305.2 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-19T02:43
Arrive Arkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Henryetta
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
94.6 mi
01h 43m
To Arkoma
95 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2334 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    2627 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue Northeast

    5 mi · 8 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Sooner Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Sooner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Interstate 240 Service Road

    85 m · 8 sec · East Interstate 240 Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 240 East, OK 3

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith

    2140 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    1082 ft · 24 sec · South 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Garland Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec · Garland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South 6th Street

    672 ft · 13 sec · South 6th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Wheeler Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Y Street

    1997 ft · 46 sec · South Y Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    2540 ft · 50 sec · State Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Blocker Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · Blocker Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
159 mi · 84%
Southeast Expressway
7.73 mi · 4%
Sooner Road
6.41 mi · 3%
West Ray Fine Boulevard
5.86 mi · 3%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.99 mi · 3%
Wheeler Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

83.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryetta
01h 43m from Norman
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norman and Sunny near Arkoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Henryetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Norman and 95 miles from Arkoma.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norman and Sunny near Arkoma.

Stop Ideas Near Henryetta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

79 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Arkoma. Straight-line distance: 169.73 mi (273.16 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Arkoma

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,894
Coordinates35.3545400, -94.4341000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Arkoma (-94.4341, 35.35454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.33 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.67
13.38 gal · 50.66 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.34 $50.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.49 $56.99
Premium $4.63 $30.94 $61.88
Diesel $5.42 $36.23 $72.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Arkoma. The current time is 02:43:53.

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.