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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.14 mi
01h 30m
Flight
65.57 mi
105.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.57 mi
Kilometers
105.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.14 mi
Kilometers
125.76 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Shawnee
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Norman
39 mi
00h 45m
To Okemah
39.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2334 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    2627 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue Northeast

    5 mi · 8 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Sooner Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Sooner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Interstate 240 Service Road

    85 m · 8 sec · East Interstate 240 Service Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 240 East, OK 3

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    56.5 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, OK 27: Okemah, Wetumka

    1315 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Atlanta Street

    20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
56.5 mi · 72%
Southeast Expressway
7.73 mi · 10%
Sooner Road
6.41 mi · 8%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.99 mi · 6%
East Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawnee
00h 45m from Norman
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Norman

48 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

53 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
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Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Okemah. Straight-line distance: 65.57 mi (105.53 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Okemah

City in Oklahoma

Population3,048
Coordinates35.4325900, -96.3050100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.90
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Okemah. The current time is 04:06:40.

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.