How far is Norman, OK from Sulphur, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Sulphur, OK is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.85 mi
01h 22m
Flight
56.14 mi
90.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.14 mi
Kilometers
90.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.85 mi
Kilometers
110.81 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 16, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive Sulphur
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Paoli
OK

City in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Norman
34.4 mi
00h 41m
To Sulphur
34.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    119 m · 15 sec · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gray Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Gray Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Flood Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2407 ft · 32 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur

    1334 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto OK 7 East: Davis, Sulphur, Arbuckle Lake

    12 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Vinita Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · West Vinita Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
41.2 mi · 60%
OK 7 East
12 mi · 17%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 16%
West Main Street
2.08 mi · 3%
East Gray Street
0.82 mi · 1%
McCall Bridge
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

32.4 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paoli
00h 41m from Norman
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norman and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Norman and 34.4 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norman and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.

Stop Ideas Near Paoli

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

10 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

47 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore station

74 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 56.14 mi (90.35 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Sulphur

City in Oklahoma

Population4,990
Coordinates34.5078700, -96.9683500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Sulphur (-96.96835, 34.50787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.63 $11.24 $22.48
Diesel $5.42 $13.16 $26.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Sulphur. The current time is 00:57:26.

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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.