How far is Norman, OK from Bethany, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Bethany, OK is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Bethany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Bethany.
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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
7.3 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Hefner Parkway
1647 ft · 23 sec · Lake Hefner Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest 39th Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Northwest 39th Expressway
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Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue
2327 ft · 2 min · North Mueller Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mueller Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Bethany.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Will Rogers Expressway
Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
7.26 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Bethany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Bethany?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valley Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Norman and 14.9 miles from Bethany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Bethany.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Brook
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 Valley Brook.
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Purcell
Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethany
Village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper
| Population | 19,195 |
| Coordinates | 35.5186700, -97.6322600 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethany (-97.63226, 35.51867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.69 | $11.37 |
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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