How far is Norman, OK from Central High, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Central High, OK is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
78.21 mi
01h 40m
Flight
55.43 mi
89.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.43 mi
Kilometers
89.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.21 mi
Kilometers
125.87 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Central High
Sun, Apr 12, 12:48 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Sun, Apr 12, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-12T11:08
Arrive Central High
Sun, Apr 12, 12:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
39.1 mi
00h 50m
To Central High
39.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Central High.

  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

    19 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Central High Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Central High Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Blackburn Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Blackburn Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blackburn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 South
37 mi · 47%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18.3 mi · 23%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
8.25 mi · 11%
Southeast 44th Street
5.52 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.08 mi · 3%
Central High Road
1.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 81 South

Continue straight

19 mi · 00h 25m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 50m from Norman
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Central High.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norman to Central High?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 39.1 miles from Norman and 39.1 miles from Central High.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Central High.

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 Central High. Straight-line distance: 55.43 mi (89.21 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Central High

#2 Central High

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,171
Coordinates34.6231300, -98.0897600
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Central High (-98.08976, 34.62313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.90
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.45 $20.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.75 $23.51
Premium $4.63 $12.76 $25.53
Diesel $5.42 $14.95 $29.89

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Central High. The current time is 11:08:23.

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.