How far is Purcell, OK from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Purcell, OK to Norman, OK is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purcell and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purcell and Norman.
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Start on West Washington Street
1475 ft · 29 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
13.4 mi · 15 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
2724 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
890 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · West 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 Purcell and Norman.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
13.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Purcell 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 Purcell to Norman?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goldsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Purcell and 9.9 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Purcell and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Goldsby
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 Goldsby.
Norman
Purcell
Santa Fe Depot
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purcell and Norman. Straight-line distance: 15.1 mi (24.3 km).
#1 Purcell
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,391 |
| Coordinates | 35.0136800, -97.3611400 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
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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