How far is Norman, OK from Gainesville, FL?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Gainesville, FL is about 1116.7 miles (1797.1 km), with a travel time of about 21h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 960.4 miles (1545.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 42h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Road
1116.68 mi
21h 00m
Flight
960.39 mi
1545.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
960.39 mi
Kilometers
1545.6 km
Flight Time
01h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
1116.68 mi
Kilometers
1797.12 km
Drive Time
21h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 21h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gainesville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Norman
Sat, Oct 17, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Gainesville
Fri, Oct 16, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
21h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:01 AM to 5:31 AM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Blue Springs
MS

Human settlement in Union County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Norman
556 mi
10h 30m
To Gainesville
560.7 mi
10h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2334 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    2627 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue Northeast

    5 mi · 8 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Sooner Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Sooner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Interstate 240 Service Road

    85 m · 8 sec · East Interstate 240 Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 240 East, OK 3

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    243.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 South, I 55 Alternate South: Jackson Mississippi, Madison Avenue

    783 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 240 South: Jackson

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Crump Boulevard, Lamar Avenue

    1588 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Lamar Avenue

    47 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lamar Avenue

    226.7 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Lamar Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 10 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Victory Drive

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  38. 38

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  39. 39

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  42. 42

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  43. 43

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  44. 44

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  45. 45

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  46. 46

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  47. 47

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  49. 49

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  50. 50

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  51. 51

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie

    151 m · 16 sec

  52. 52

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  53. 53

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  54. 54

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  55. 55

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  56. 56

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway

  57. 57

    Continue on East Bypass

    1794 ft · 34 sec · East Bypass

  58. 58

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    2088 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Parkway

  59. 59

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue Southeast

  60. 60

    Continue on Sunbelt Parkway

    32.9 mi · 43 min · Sunbelt Parkway

  61. 61

    Continue on Saint Augustine Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Augustine Road

  62. 62

    Take the exit slight right

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  63. 63

    Merge slight left

    101.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  64. 64

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 26: Gainesville, Newberry, Newberry Road

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  65. 65

    Turn right onto West Newberry Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Newberry Road

  66. 66

    Continue on West University Avenue

    3.4 mi · 9 min · West University Avenue

  67. 67

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    35 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  68. 68

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
68 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
7 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
319 mi · 29%
Lamar Avenue
227 mi · 20%
Memphis
124 mi · 11%
US 280 East
109 mi · 10%
Saint Augustine Road
103 mi · 9%
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

244 mi · 04h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
21h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
42h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+156.3 mi
960.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Springs
10h 30m from Norman
Leave By
5:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Sunny near Gainesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1116.7 miles (1797.1 km) and usually takes 21h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blue Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 556 miles from Norman and 560.7 miles from Gainesville.

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

The direct path is about 960.4 miles (1545.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $157.95 one way or $315.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 350.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Norman and Gainesville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Sunny near Gainesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 960.39 mi (1545.6 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Gainesville

#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida.

Population135,004
Coordinates29.6516300, -82.3248300
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Gainesville (-82.32483, 29.65163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1797 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)37h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)27h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)22h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)18h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)15h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)13h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
39.4 gal
149.16 L · about $157.95
Round trip
$315.91
78.8 gal · 298.32 L
Estimated CO2
350.1 kg one way
Round trip: 700.3 kg / 1544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $157.95 $315.91
Mid-grade $4.47 $175.96 $351.92
Premium $4.76 $187.47 $374.93
Diesel $5.88 $231.83 $463.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Norman, OK and Gainesville, FL. The current time in Norman is 14:16:33, although it is 15:16:33 in Gainesville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.