How far is Norman, OK from Idabel, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Idabel, OK is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Coal County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Idabel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Idabel.
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Start on East Main Street
32 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Porter Avenue
1787 ft · 55 sec · South Porter Avenue
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Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard
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Continue on South Classen Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Classen Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast
3.8 mi · 6 min · 72nd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on North Main Street
3114 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2245 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue straight
19 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
1949 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi · 38 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Arno Street
1343 ft · 31 sec · North Arno Street
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Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
1131 ft · 22 sec · West Hanover Avenue
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Turn right onto South Stacy Street
958 ft · 18 sec · South Stacy Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive
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Continue on South Railroad Street
716 ft · 19 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · East Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
11.5 mi · 14 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
142 m · 14 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road
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Turn right onto North California Avenue
689 ft · 18 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
2904 ft · 60 sec · South McClendon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street
106 m · 6 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on Vonder Pleasant Drive
29.1 mi · 35 min · Vonder Pleasant Drive
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Take the ramp left
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi · 16 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass
30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
113 m · 15 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
116 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
534 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Idabel.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
J. A. Richardson Loop
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Idabel?
The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Norman and 101.5 miles from Idabel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.
Stop Ideas Near Lehigh
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 Lehigh.
Ardmore station
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Idabel. Straight-line distance: 174.67 mi (281.11 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Idabel
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.8956600, -94.8263300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Idabel (-94.82633, 33.89566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.49 | $60.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.12 | $66.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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