How far is Norman, OK from Nowata, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Nowata, OK is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
171.83 mi
03h 14m
Flight
143.45 mi
230.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.45 mi
Kilometers
230.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.83 mi
Kilometers
276.53 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-18T09:49
Arrive Nowata
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 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
85.9 mi
01h 37m
To Nowata
85.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Skelly Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Owasso

    2602 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto US 169 North: Owasso

    3156 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sargeant Anthony Del Mar Peterson Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sergeant Schuyler B. Patch Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sergeant Andrew R. Looney Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Specialist Christopher D. Horton Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    33 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
87.7 mi · 51%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
37.8 mi · 22%
Skelly Bypass
10.9 mi · 6%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 4%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 3%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.56 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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Depew
01h 37m from Norman
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 85.9 miles from Norman and 85.9 miles from Nowata.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.95 one way or $45.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny near Nowata.

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 Nowata. Straight-line distance: 143.45 mi (230.86 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Nowata

City in Oklahoma

Population3,544
Coordinates36.7006500, -95.6380300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Nowata (-95.63803, 36.70065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $22.95
Round trip
$45.90
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.95 $45.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.81 $51.62
Premium $4.63 $28.03 $56.06
Diesel $5.42 $32.81 $65.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Nowata. The current time is 09:49:33.

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.