How far is Norman, OK from Lexington, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Lexington, OK is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.48 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.51 mi
24.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.51 mi
Kilometers
24.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.48 mi
Kilometers
26.52 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-23T01:43
Arrive Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norman
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Noble
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Lexington
8.2 mi
00h 13m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Porter Avenue

    1787 ft · 55 sec · South Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Classen Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Classen Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Classen Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 72nd Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    3114 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2303 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    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 Lexington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
4.41 mi · 27%
72nd Avenue Southeast
3.84 mi · 23%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.39 mi · 21%
South Classen Boulevard
2.6 mi · 16%
Classen Boulevard
1.88 mi · 11%
South Porter Avenue
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

72nd Avenue Southeast

Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast

3.84 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noble
00h 13m from Norman
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Noble is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Norman and 8.2 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 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 Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Noble

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

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

RAIL

Norman

10 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

15 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

47 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 15.51 mi (24.96 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Lexington

City in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,187
Coordinates35.0147900, -97.3355800
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Lexington (-97.33558, 35.01479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.39
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.20 $4.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.47 $4.94
Premium $4.63 $2.68 $5.36
Diesel $5.42 $3.14 $6.28

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 Lexington. The current time is 01:43:40.

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.