How far is Norman, OK from Broken Bow, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Broken Bow, OK is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
212.94 mi
04h 30m
Flight
174.26 mi
280.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.26 mi
Kilometers
280.44 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.94 mi
Kilometers
342.7 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Bow
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-17T11:23
Arrive Broken Bow
Fri, Apr 17, 3:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 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
Atoka
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
106.4 mi
02h 15m
To Broken Bow
106.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Broken Bow.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Porter Avenue

    1787 ft · 55 sec · South Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Classen Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Classen Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Classen Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 72nd Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    3114 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2245 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate

    1949 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

    32.3 mi · 38 min · J. A. Richardson Loop

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Arno Street

    1343 ft · 31 sec · North Arno Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue

    1131 ft · 22 sec · West Hanover Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Stacy Street

    958 ft · 18 sec · South Stacy Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Drive

    531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Railroad Street

    716 ft · 19 sec · South Railroad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue

    625 ft · 15 sec · East Taylor Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    11.5 mi · 14 min · South Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    142 m · 14 sec · Rose Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North California Avenue

    689 ft · 18 sec · North California Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Court Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue

    2904 ft · 60 sec · South McClendon Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street

    106 m · 6 sec · 13th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Vonder Pleasant Drive

    29.1 mi · 35 min · Vonder Pleasant Drive

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    1144 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike

    16 mi · 16 min · Indian Nation Turnpike

  35. 35

    Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    90 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Lincoln Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    44 m · 6 sec · West 3rd Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
42 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jake Pulliam Bypass
45 mi · 21%
East Broadway Street
41.9 mi · 20%
J. A. Richardson Loop
34.1 mi · 16%
Vonder Pleasant Drive
29.3 mi · 14%
Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi · 7%
South Broadway Street
11.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

J. A. Richardson Loop

Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

32.3 mi · 00h 38m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atoka
02h 15m from Norman
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Mostly Sunny near Broken Bow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norman to Broken Bow?

The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Atoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Norman and 106.5 miles from Broken Bow.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Mostly Sunny near Broken Bow.

Stop Ideas Near Atoka

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore station

95 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Broken Bow. Straight-line distance: 174.26 mi (280.44 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Broken Bow

#2 Broken Bow

City of the United States

Population4,089
Coordinates34.0292800, -94.7391000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Broken Bow (-94.7391, 34.02928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.44 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.88
15.02 gal · 56.88 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.44 $56.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.99 $63.97
Premium $4.63 $34.73 $69.47
Diesel $5.42 $40.67 $81.33

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Broken Bow. The current time is 11:23:09.

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.