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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.81 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.16 mi
37.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.16 mi
Kilometers
37.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.98 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethany
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Bethany
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norman
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Valley Brook
OK

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

From Norman
14.9 mi
00h 21m
To Bethany
14.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

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.

  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

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Lake Hefner Parkway

    1647 ft · 23 sec · Lake Hefner Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northwest 39th Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Northwest 39th Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue

    2327 ft · 2 min · North Mueller Avenue

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Expressway
7.26 mi · 24%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 22%
Southwest Expressway
4.24 mi · 14%
North Flood Avenue
3.94 mi · 13%
Northwest 39th Expressway
3.19 mi · 11%
Southeast Expressway
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
23.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Brook
00h 21m from Norman
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

21 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 23.16 mi (37.28 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#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

Population19,195
Coordinates35.5186700, -97.6322600
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Bethany (-97.63226, 35.51867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.95
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Bethany. The current time is 23:05:35.

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.