How far is Norman, OK from Pocola, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Pocola, OK is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 Pocola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Pocola.
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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
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard
20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on West Broadway Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto County Road E1220
884 ft · 17 sec · County Road E1220
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Continue on County Road D1220
1349 ft · 26 sec · County Road D1220
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Continue on Old Pocola Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Old Pocola Road
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Continue on Karl Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Karl Street
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Continue on Karl Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Karl Avenue
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Turn left onto Mc Kenizie Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Mc Kenizie Avenue
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Turn left onto Love Street
36 m · 2 sec · Love Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Love Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Pocola.
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
75.5 mi · 01h 17m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Pocola?
The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Dewar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Norman and 97.6 miles from Pocola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 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 Pocola.
Stop Ideas Near Dewar
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 Dewar.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Pocola. Straight-line distance: 167.14 mi (268.99 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pocola
Commune in Bihor County, Romania
| Population | 4,153 |
| Coordinates | 35.2312100, -94.4780000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pocola (-94.478, 35.23121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.82 | $63.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
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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