How far is Okemah, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Norman, OK is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
78.51 mi
01h 23m
Flight
65.57 mi
105.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.57 mi
Kilometers
105.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.51 mi
Kilometers
126.35 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Okemah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okemah
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okemah
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
Shawnee
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Okemah
39.3 mi
00h 41m
To Norman
39.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Atlanta Street

    20 m · 5 sec · West Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woody Guthrie Boulevard

    3066 ft · 1 min · Woody Guthrie Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1359 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    56.4 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road

    1023 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Southeast 74th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Sooner Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · South Sooner Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Robinson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
56.4 mi · 72%
Southeast Expressway
7.99 mi · 10%
South Sooner Road
6.56 mi · 8%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.49 mi · 6%
East Robinson Street
1 mi · 1%
Woody Guthrie Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

56.4 mi · 00h 58m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawnee
00h 41m from Okemah
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Okemah and 39.2 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Shawnee

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

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

RAIL

Norman

48 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

70 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okemah and Norman. Straight-line distance: 65.57 mi (105.53 km).

Okemah

#1 Okemah

City in Oklahoma

Population3,048
Coordinates35.4325900, -96.3050100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: West Atlanta Street (-96.305005, 35.432757)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.98
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.49 $20.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.80 $23.59
Premium $4.63 $12.81 $25.62
Diesel $5.42 $15.00 $30.00

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 Okemah and Norman. The current time is 02:20:18.

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.