How far is Orlando, FL from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Norman, OK is about 1222.7 miles (1967.8 km), with a travel time of about 22h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1047.6 miles (1685.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 45h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1222.73 mi
22h 47m
Flight
1047.54 mi
1685.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1047.54 mi
Kilometers
1685.86 km
Flight Time
02h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
1222.73 mi
Kilometers
1967.79 km
Drive Time
22h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 22h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Fri, Oct 9, 12:38 PM CDT
Return by in Orlando
Sat, Oct 10, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-10-08T14:50
Arrive Norman
Fri, Oct 9, 1:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
22h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:48 AM to 5:18 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Hamilton
AL

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

From Orlando
611.1 mi
11h 24m
To Norman
611.6 mi
11h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    73 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West

    87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    161.1 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133: Valdosta, Moultrie

    953 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saint Augustine Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Augustine Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Valdosta Highway

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Valdosta Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on GA 133

    9.5 mi · 11 min · GA 133

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    1867 ft · 35 sec · Veterans Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  26. 26

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  27. 27

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on 4th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · 4th Street

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    87 m · 7 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive

  42. 42

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    103.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  46. 46

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  48. 48

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  49. 49

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  50. 50

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  51. 51

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  52. 52

    Continue straight

    226.2 mi · 4 hr 9 min

  53. 53

    Take the ramp slight right

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 55 Alternate North: Little Rock

    3190 ft · 1 min

  56. 56

    Merge slight left

    452.7 mi · 7 hr 42 min

  57. 57

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway

  58. 58

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

    1023 ft · 28 sec

  59. 59

    Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Southeast 74th Street

  60. 60

    Turn left onto South Sooner Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · South Sooner Road

  61. 61

    Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  62. 62

    Turn right onto East Robinson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  63. 63

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  64. 64

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  65. 65

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  66. 66

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  67. 67

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
67 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
10 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
453 mi · 37%
I 22 West
228 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike
204 mi · 17%
Birmingham Highway
107 mi · 9%
East Bypass
34.5 mi · 3%
4th Street
27.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

453 mi · 07h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
22h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
45h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+175.1 mi
1047.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
11h 24m from Orlando
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orlando and Sunny near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1222.7 miles (1967.8 km) and usually takes 22h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 611.1 miles from Orlando and 611.6 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 1047.6 miles (1685.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 175.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $180.71 one way or $361.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 383.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orlando and Norman, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orlando and Sunny near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Norman. Straight-line distance: 1047.54 mi (1685.86 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1968 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)40h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)30h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)24h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)20h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)17h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)15h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
43.15 gal
163.33 L · about $180.71
Round trip
$361.42
86.3 gal · 326.66 L
Estimated CO2
383.5 kg one way
Round trip: 766.9 kg / 1691 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.19 $180.71 $361.42
Mid-grade $4.65 $200.52 $401.04
Premium $4.98 $214.89 $429.77
Diesel $5.93 $256.01 $512.02

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 Florida · Oct 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Orlando, FL and Norman, OK. The current time in Orlando is 14:50:50, although it is 13:50:50 in Norman.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.