How far is Norman, OK from Spencer, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Spencer, OK is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
28.14 mi
00h 41m
Flight
21.04 mi
33.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.04 mi
Kilometers
33.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.14 mi
Kilometers
45.28 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencer
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Spencer
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norman
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Valley Brook
OK

Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Norman
14.1 mi
00h 20m
To Spencer
14 mi
00h 20m

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
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Spencer.

  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 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street

    946 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 23rd Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast 23rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spencer Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Spencer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    156 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 23%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 19%
Northeast 23rd Street
4.78 mi · 17%
North Flood Avenue
3.94 mi · 14%
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.04 mi · 7%
Spencer Road
2.04 mi · 7%
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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Brook
00h 20m from Norman
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Norman and Mostly Cloudy near Spencer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norman to Spencer?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Valley Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Norman and 14 miles from Spencer.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley Brook

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

21 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 21.04 mi (33.86 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Spencer

City in Oklahoma

Population3,959
Coordinates35.5228400, -97.3772600
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Spencer (-97.37726, 35.52284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.22 $8.43
Premium $4.63 $4.58 $9.16
Diesel $5.42 $5.36 $10.72

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 Spencer. The current time is 23:05:05.

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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.