How far is Norman, OK from Pawhuska, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Pawhuska, OK is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Flight Distance
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Pawhuska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Pawhuska.
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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
5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1346 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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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
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City
996 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto West South Avenue
18.8 mi · 23 min · West South Avenue
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue
59 m · 6 sec · Kihekah Avenue
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Continue on Kihekah Avenue
1348 ft · 38 sec · Kihekah Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
75 m · 16 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Leahy Avenue
82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leahy Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Pawhuska.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pawhuska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Pawhuska?
The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Norman and 81.5 miles from Pawhuska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.81 one way or $43.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pawhuska.
Stop Ideas Near Perry
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 Perry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 117.36 mi (188.87 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pawhuska
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,371 |
| Coordinates | 36.6678400, -96.3372300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
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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