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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.09 mi
03h 05m
Flight
117.36 mi
188.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.36 mi
Kilometers
188.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.09 mi
Kilometers
262.47 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawhuska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Pawhuska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
81.6 mi
01h 32m
To Pawhuska
81.5 mi
01h 32m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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.

  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 · 17 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 right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City

    996 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West South Avenue

    18.8 mi · 23 min · West South Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    31.2 mi · 38 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue

    59 m · 6 sec · Kihekah Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Kihekah Avenue

    1348 ft · 38 sec · Kihekah Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    75 m · 16 sec · East 9th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Leahy Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
77.4 mi · 47%
West South Avenue
56.8 mi · 35%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 4%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 3%
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.06 mi · 2%
North Flood Avenue
3.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 32m from Norman
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

48 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

94 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

118 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 117.36 mi (188.87 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Pawhuska

City in Oklahoma

Population3,371
Coordinates36.6678400, -96.3372300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.81
Round trip
$43.63
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Pawhuska. The current time is 02:09:51.

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.