How far is Norman, OK from Bushyhead, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Bushyhead, OK is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Bushyhead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Bushyhead.
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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
87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
13.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Will Rogers Boulevard
1831 ft · 39 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Dorothy Avenue
1974 ft · 1 min · North Dorothy Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
670 ft · 18 sec · East 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maiden Lane
110 m · 7 sec · Maiden Lane
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Continue on North Sioux Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Sioux Avenue
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Turn right onto Clem McSpadden Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway
61 m · 8 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Bushyhead.
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
87.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bushyhead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Bushyhead?
The road trip is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Depew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Norman and 81.1 miles from Bushyhead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bushyhead.
Stop Ideas Near Depew
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 Depew.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Bushyhead. Straight-line distance: 138.55 mi (222.98 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bushyhead
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,314 |
| Coordinates | 36.4614800, -95.4941400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bushyhead (-95.49414, 36.46148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.66 | $43.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.46 | $52.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.97 | $61.95 |
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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