How far is Norman, OK from Okarche, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Okarche, OK is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Okarche.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Okarche.
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Start on East Main Street
32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Porter Avenue
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Turn left onto East Robinson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street
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Turn right onto North Flood Avenue
667 ft · 17 sec · North Flood Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Flood Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · North Flood Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Flood Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2525 ft · 1 min
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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
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1322 ft · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
857 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton
745 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Southwest Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lake Hefner Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lake Hefner Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 3 West: Northwest Expressway
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Expressway
26.7 mi · 35 min · Northwest Expressway
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Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Oklahoma Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Okarche.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northwest Expressway
Turn left onto Northwest Expressway
26.7 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Okarche.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Okarche?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Nichols Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Norman and 27.1 miles from Okarche.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Norman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Okarche.
Stop Ideas Near Nichols Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nichols Hills.
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Guthrie, OK
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Okarche. Straight-line distance: 46.07 mi (74.14 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okarche
Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,334 |
| Coordinates | 35.7258800, -97.9764400 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okarche (-97.97644, 35.72588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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