How far is Norman, OK from McLoud, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to McLoud, OK is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.5 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.54 mi
39.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.54 mi
Kilometers
39.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.5 mi
Kilometers
57.13 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McLoud
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive McLoud
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Midwest City
OK

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

From Norman
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To McLoud
17.8 mi
00h 24m

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

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 102 North: McCloud Road

    864 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South McCloud Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South McCloud Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    2531 ft · 56 sec · South 3rd Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street

    587 ft · 17 sec · East Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
11.2 mi · 32%
Southeast Expressway
7.73 mi · 22%
Sooner Road
6.41 mi · 18%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.99 mi · 14%
South McCloud Road
3.2 mi · 9%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midwest City
00h 24m from Norman
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Midwest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Norman and 17.8 miles from McLoud.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 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 near McLoud.

Stop Ideas Near Midwest City

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

26 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

48 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

49 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and McLoud. Straight-line distance: 24.54 mi (39.49 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 McLoud

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,800
Coordinates35.4359000, -97.0914200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: McLoud (-97.09142, 35.4359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.32 $10.65
Premium $4.63 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $5.42 $6.77 $13.54

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 McLoud. The current time is 03:50:44.

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.