How far is Norman, OK from Fort Gibson, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Fort Gibson, OK is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Fort Gibson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Fort Gibson.
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Start on East Main Street
2334 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
2627 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue Northeast
5 mi · 8 min · 12th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Sooner Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Sooner Road
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Turn right onto East Interstate 240 Service Road
85 m · 8 sec · East Interstate 240 Service Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 240 East, OK 3
988 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
23.1 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Muskogee
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1682 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Peak Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · West Peak Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on OK 165 North: Tahlequah
2609 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto Muskogee Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
1898 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · East Shawnee Bypass
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Turn left onto North Georgetown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Road
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Turn straight onto West Poplar Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Poplar Street
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Turn left onto North Scott Street
133 m · 10 sec · North Scott Street
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Turn right onto West Hickory Avenue
1410 ft · 30 sec · West Hickory Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lee Street
81 m · 9 sec · North Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Fort Gibson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Norman and Sunny near Fort Gibson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Fort Gibson?
The road trip is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Okemah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Norman and 76.9 miles from Fort Gibson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norman and Sunny near Fort Gibson.
Stop Ideas Near Okemah
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 Okemah.
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Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Fort Gibson. Straight-line distance: 129.36 mi (208.19 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Gibson
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,933 |
| Coordinates | 35.7976000, -95.2505200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Gibson (-95.25052, 35.7976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
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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