How far is Norman, OK from Bray, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Bray, OK is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.64 mi
01h 32m
Flight
45.73 mi
73.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.64 mi
Kilometers
118.52 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bray
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 16, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-16T02:34
Arrive Bray
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Chickasha
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
36.8 mi
00h 46m
To Bray
36.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    119 m · 15 sec · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gray Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Gray Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Flood Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2407 ft · 32 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1085 ft · 14 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 9 West: Chickasha

    589 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    709 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    98 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

    8.3 mi · 8 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Lawton

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    18.3 mi · 17 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Avenue

    1253 ft · 25 sec · West Main Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    7.8 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1042 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 South
27 mi · 37%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18.3 mi · 25%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
8.25 mi · 11%
East Main Street
8.05 mi · 11%
Southeast 44th Street
5.52 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

18.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 46m from Norman
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norman and Mostly Sunny near Bray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chickasha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Norman and 36.8 miles from Bray.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norman and Mostly Sunny near Bray.

Stop Ideas Near Chickasha

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

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

RAIL

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

74 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Bray. Straight-line distance: 45.73 mi (73.59 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Bray

Town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,178
Coordinates34.6378600, -97.8175300
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Bray (-97.81753, 34.63786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $9.85
Round trip
$19.69
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.85 $19.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.07 $22.15
Premium $4.63 $12.03 $24.05
Diesel $5.42 $14.08 $28.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Bray. The current time is 02:34:08.

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.