How far is Norman, OK from Waurika, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Waurika, OK is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
102.43 mi
02h 05m
Flight
79.52 mi
127.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.52 mi
Kilometers
127.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.43 mi
Kilometers
164.85 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waurika
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-18T04:16
Arrive Waurika
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Rush Springs
OK

City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Norman
51.3 mi
01h 02m
To Waurika
51.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1085 ft · 14 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 9 West: Chickasha

    589 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    709 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    98 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

    8.3 mi · 8 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Lawton

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    18.3 mi · 17 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Duncan Bypass

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East D Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    753 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East B Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · East B Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East B Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duncan Bypass
31.4 mi · 31%
US 81 South
30.9 mi · 30%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18.3 mi · 18%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
8.25 mi · 8%
Southeast 44th Street
5.52 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Duncan Bypass

Continue straight

21.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rush Springs
01h 02m from Norman
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Norman and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Waurika.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Rush Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Norman and 51.1 miles from Waurika.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Norman and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Waurika.

Stop Ideas Near Rush Springs

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

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

Norman

68 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

86 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Waurika. Straight-line distance: 79.52 mi (127.98 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Waurika

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,865
Coordinates34.1670400, -97.9975400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Waurika (-97.99754, 34.16704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.34
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.67 $27.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.37 $30.75
Premium $4.63 $16.70 $33.39
Diesel $5.42 $19.55 $39.10

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Norman and Waurika. The current time is 04:16:03.

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.