How far is Norman, OK from Woodward, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Woodward, OK is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.77 mi
03h 03m
Flight
137.64 mi
221.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.64 mi
Kilometers
221.51 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.77 mi
Kilometers
253.9 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodward
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Thu, Apr 16, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-15T22:15
Arrive Woodward
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greenfield
OK

Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States

From Norman
78.9 mi
01h 31m
To Woodward
78.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1322 ft · 19 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 240 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

    857 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    128 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto I 240 West, US 62 West, OK 3: Lawton

    745 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Southeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Amarillo

    2752 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga

    1481 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    147 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North Broadway Avenue

    13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Russworm Street

    9.6 mi · 11 min · West Russworm Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    2829 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    3246 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    1 km · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    2027 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 27 min

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  42. 42

    Continue on 9th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38 mi · 24%
South Main Street
33.6 mi · 21%
West Russworm Street
29.3 mi · 19%
North Broadway Avenue
14.4 mi · 9%
US 281 Spur North
8.97 mi · 6%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
8.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 31m from Norman
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Norman and Sunny near Woodward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Norman and 78.9 miles from Woodward.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Norman and Sunny near Woodward.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

87 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

102 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Woodward. Straight-line distance: 137.64 mi (221.51 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

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

#2 Woodward

City in Oklahoma

Population11,876
Coordinates36.4336500, -99.3903900
Altitude582
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Woodward (-99.39039, 36.43365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.07 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.14 gal · 42.14 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.09 $42.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.63 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.42 $30.16 $60.32

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 Woodward. The current time is 22:15:20.

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.