How far is Ponca City, OK from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Ponca City, OK to Norman, OK is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Logan and Payne counties in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponca City and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponca City and Norman.
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Start on West Broadway Avenue
659 ft · 28 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
1152 ft · 41 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South Waverly Street
3191 ft · 2 min · South Waverly Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
1409 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
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Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
2703 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Robinson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street
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Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
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Turn right onto East Gray Street
141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street
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Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponca City and Norman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ponca City and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponca City to Norman?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Mulhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Ponca City and 61 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ponca City and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Mulhall
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 Mulhall.
Guthrie, OK
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponca City and Norman. Straight-line distance: 104.45 mi (168.1 km).
#1 Ponca City
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 23,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.7069800, -97.0855900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.31 | $36.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.89 | $39.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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