How far is Poteau, OK from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Poteau, OK to Norman, OK is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poteau and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poteau and Norman.
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Start on Dewey Avenue
17 m · 8 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
35 m · 4 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Beard Avenue
1919 ft · 36 sec · Beard Avenue
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Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Paul Mathies Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
650 ft · 18 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 77H South: Tinker Air Force Base, Sooner Road
1023 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street
70 m · 12 sec · Southeast 74th Street
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Turn left onto South Sooner Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · South Sooner Road
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Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast
4.5 mi · 7 min · 12th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto East Robinson Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street
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Turn left 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 Poteau 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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poteau 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 Poteau to Norman?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Dewar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.8 miles from Poteau and 98.9 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poteau and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Dewar
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 Dewar.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poteau and Norman. Straight-line distance: 159.52 mi (256.73 km).
#1 Poteau
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.0537100, -94.6235600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.28 | $64.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.80 | $75.59 |
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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