How far is Norman, OK from Locust Grove, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Locust Grove, OK is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.37 mi
03h 09m
Flight
144.23 mi
232.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.23 mi
Kilometers
232.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.37 mi
Kilometers
270.97 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 12:11 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-17T09:01
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 12:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Depew
OK

Human settlement in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Norman
84.1 mi
01h 34m
To Locust Grove
84.3 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Locust Grove.

  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

    27 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    2731 ft · 45 sec · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Wyandotte Street

    1574 ft · 34 sec · Wyandotte Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    556 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Harold Andrews Boulevard

    982 ft · 30 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
87.7 mi · 52%
US 412 East
27 mi · 16%
Skelly Bypass
18.5 mi · 11%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 4%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 3%
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
5.24 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Depew
01h 34m from Norman
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norman to Locust Grove?

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Depew is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Norman and 84.3 miles from Locust Grove.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Depew

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

84 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

107 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 144.23 mi (232.12 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
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#2 Locust Grove

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,395
Coordinates36.2000900, -95.1677400
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Locust Grove (-95.16774, 36.20009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.49
Round trip
$44.99
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.49 $44.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.30 $50.60
Premium $4.63 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $5.42 $32.17 $64.33

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Locust Grove. The current time is 09:01:24.

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.