How far is Norman, OK from Inola, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Inola, OK is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
148.87 mi
02h 45m
Flight
125.88 mi
202.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.88 mi
Kilometers
202.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.87 mi
Kilometers
239.59 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Inola
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Inola
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM 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
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Stroud
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
74.4 mi
01h 22m
To Inola
74.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Flood Avenue

    667 ft · 17 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Flood Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · North Flood Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Flood Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2525 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2716 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 88: Inola, Claremore

    1585 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 88 South: Inola

    42 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
87.7 mi · 59%
Skelly Bypass
18.5 mi · 12%
US 412 East
12.2 mi · 8%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 4%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 4%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

87.7 mi · 01h 28m

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 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
125.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroud
01h 22m from Norman
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 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?

Stroud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Norman and 74.5 miles from Inola.

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

The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inola.

Stop Ideas Near Stroud

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

71 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

75 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

83 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Inola. Straight-line distance: 125.88 mi (202.59 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Inola

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,793
Coordinates36.1512100, -95.5094200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Inola (-95.50942, 36.15121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.89 L · about $19.88
Round trip
$39.76
10.5 gal · 39.78 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.88 $39.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.36 $44.72
Premium $4.63 $24.28 $48.56
Diesel $5.42 $28.43 $56.86

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 Inola. The current time is 05:18:53.

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.