How far is Norman, OK from Colbert, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Colbert, OK is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
143.62 mi
02h 45m
Flight
108.61 mi
174.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.61 mi
Kilometers
174.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.62 mi
Kilometers
231.13 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colbert
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-22T20:00
Arrive Colbert
Wed, Apr 22, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Springer
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Norman
71.8 mi
01h 22m
To Colbert
71.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Colbert.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    119 m · 17 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

    32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.5 mi · 35 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Madill, Ardmore

    1353 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    892 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North 1st Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North 1st Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2609 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1044 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    775 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    655 ft · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Durant Bypass

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Durant Bypass

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Denison

    3003 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 91: Colbert, Denison Dam

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Moore Avenue

    3057 ft · 1 min · Moore Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn sharp right onto South Franklin Street

    13 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
67.8 mi · 47%
North 1st Street
24.8 mi · 17%
US 70 East
20.3 mi · 14%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 8%
US 69 South
10.5 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

34.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springer
01h 22m from Norman
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norman and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norman to Colbert?

The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Springer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Norman and 71.8 miles from Colbert.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norman and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colbert.

Stop Ideas Near Springer

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore station

16 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

48 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Gainesville

77 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Purcell

80 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Colbert. Straight-line distance: 108.61 mi (174.79 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
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#2 Colbert

Human settlement in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,268
Coordinates33.8531600, -96.5024900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Colbert (-96.50249, 33.85316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.18 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.40
10.14 gal · 38.36 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.20 $38.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.59 $43.19
Premium $4.63 $23.45 $46.90
Diesel $5.42 $27.45 $54.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Colbert. The current time is 20:00:45.

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.