How far is Norman, OK from Bristow, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Bristow, OK is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Bristow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Bristow.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1346 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
61.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
2178 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Bristow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
61.5 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Bristow?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Luther is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Norman and 46 miles from Bristow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.27 one way or $24.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Norman and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristow.
Stop Ideas Near Luther
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 Luther.
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Santa Fe Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Bristow. Straight-line distance: 72.39 mi (116.5 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristow
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 4,179 |
| Coordinates | 35.8306300, -96.3911200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristow (-96.39112, 35.83063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.54 | $35.09 |
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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