How far is Norman, OK from Meridian, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Meridian, OK is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.66 mi
01h 40m
Flight
62.87 mi
101.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.87 mi
Kilometers
101.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.66 mi
Kilometers
133.03 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sun, Nov 8, 10:28 AM CST
Return by in Norman
Sun, Nov 8, 12:08 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-11-08T08:48
Arrive Meridian
Sun, Nov 8, 10:28 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Norge
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Norman
41.3 mi
00h 50m
To Meridian
41.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    119 m · 15 sec · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gray Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Gray Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Flood Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

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

    2407 ft · 32 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1085 ft · 14 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 9 West: Chickasha

    589 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    709 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    98 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

    8.3 mi · 8 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Lawton

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    18.3 mi · 17 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Duncan Bypass

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 South
30.9 mi · 37%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18.3 mi · 22%
Duncan Bypass
12.6 mi · 15%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
8.25 mi · 10%
Southeast 44th Street
5.52 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 81 South

Continue straight

19 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norge
00h 50m from Norman
Leave By
3:10 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Norman and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Norge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Norman and 41.3 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.80 one way or $21.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Norman and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Norge

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

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

RAIL

Norman

57 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 62.87 mi (101.18 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 Meridian

Meridian is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4273100, -97.9780900
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Meridian (-97.97809, 34.42731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $10.80
Round trip
$21.61
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $10.80 $21.61
Mid-grade $4.14 $12.08 $24.16
Premium $4.43 $12.95 $25.89
Diesel $5.77 $16.83 $33.67

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Meridian. The current time is 08:48:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.