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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on East Main Street
32 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Porter Avenue
1787 ft · 55 sec · South Porter Avenue
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Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard
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Continue on South Classen Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Classen Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast
3.8 mi · 6 min · 72nd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on North Main Street
3114 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2245 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue straight
19 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
1949 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi · 38 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Arno Street
1343 ft · 31 sec · North Arno Street
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Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
1131 ft · 22 sec · West Hanover Avenue
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Turn right onto South Stacy Street
958 ft · 18 sec · South Stacy Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive
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Continue on South Railroad Street
716 ft · 19 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · East Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
11.5 mi · 14 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
142 m · 14 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road
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Turn right onto North California Avenue
689 ft · 18 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
2904 ft · 60 sec · South McClendon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street
106 m · 6 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on Vonder Pleasant Drive
29.1 mi · 35 min · Vonder Pleasant Drive
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Take the ramp left
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi · 16 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass
30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Washington Street
4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight left
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Lincoln Road
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Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
44 m · 6 sec · West 3rd Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atoka.
Ardmore station
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Broken Bow. Straight-line distance: 174.26 mi (280.44 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broken Bow
City of the United States
| Population | 4,089 |
| Coordinates | 34.0292800, -94.7391000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broken Bow (-94.7391, 34.02928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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