How far is Norman, OK from Talihina, OK?
The driving distance from Norman, OK to Talihina, OK is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norman and Talihina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Talihina.
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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
75.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
34.2 mi · 32 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin
1109 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Brandy Road
110 m · 7 sec · Brandy Road
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Turn slight left
638 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
14.2 mi · 18 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · Southeast 2nd Street
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Talimena Scenic Drive
1419 ft · 28 sec · Talimena Scenic Drive
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Continue on Dallas Street
1240 ft · 27 sec · Dallas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dallas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman and Talihina.
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
75.1 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 Talihina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norman to Talihina?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Henryetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Norman and 98.9 miles from Talihina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 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 Talihina.
Stop Ideas Near Henryetta
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 Henryetta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Talihina. Straight-line distance: 139.22 mi (224.06 km).
#1 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Talihina
City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,079 |
| Coordinates | 34.7514900, -95.0480200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Talihina (-95.04802, 34.75149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.40 | $52.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.24 | $64.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.74 | $75.49 |
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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