How far is Norman, OK from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Memphis, TN is about 472.2 miles (759.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Memphis.
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Start on East Main Street
2334 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
2627 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue Northeast
5 mi · 8 min · 12th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Sooner Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Sooner Road
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Turn right onto East Interstate 240 Service Road
85 m · 8 sec · East Interstate 240 Service Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 240 East, OK 3
988 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
243.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
124.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive, Front Street
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Front Street
655 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Front Street
117 m · 18 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1010 ft · 30 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Memphis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
244 mi · 04h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Norman and Sunny near Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Memphis?
The road trip is about 472.2 miles (759.9 km) and usually takes 08h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.5 miles from Norman and 236.7 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.06 one way or $134.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norman and Sunny near Memphis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 417.27 mi (671.53 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 760 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 53m |
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 | $4.03 | $67.06 | $134.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $74.34 | $148.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $79.57 | $159.14 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $96.56 | $193.12 |
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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