How far is Norman, OK from Okemah, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Okemah, OK is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Okemah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Okemah.
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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
56.5 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, OK 27: Okemah, Wetumka
1315 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Atlanta Street
20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Okemah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
56.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Okemah?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Norman and 39.1 miles from Okemah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Okemah.
Stop Ideas Near Shawnee
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 Shawnee.
Norman
Purcell
Santa Fe Depot
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Okemah. Straight-line distance: 65.57 mi (105.53 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
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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