How far is Norman, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.69 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.47 mi
28.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.47 mi
Kilometers
28.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.69 mi
Kilometers
31.69 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Wed, Apr 22, 5:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norman
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Moore
OK

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

From Norman
9.8 mi
00h 13m
To Oklahoma City
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Oklahoma City.

  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 · 16 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 left to continue on Centennial Expressway

    90 m · 4 sec · Centennial Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 31 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 34%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 27%
North Flood Avenue
3.94 mi · 20%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.3 mi · 7%
North Porter Avenue
0.73 mi · 4%
East Robinson Street
0.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Helen Cole Memorial Highway

Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

6.6 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
00h 13m from Norman
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norman to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Norman and 9.9 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

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

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

RAIL

Norman

14 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 17.47 mi (28.12 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.61
Round trip
$5.23
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.61 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.63 $3.19 $6.38
Diesel $5.42 $3.74 $7.47

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Oklahoma City. The current time is 17:03:26.

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.