How far is Rush Springs, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Rush Springs, OK to Norman, OK is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
55.72 mi
00h 59m
Flight
42.22 mi
67.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.22 mi
Kilometers
67.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.72 mi
Kilometers
89.67 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Rush Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rush Springs
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Norman
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rush Springs
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
Amber
OK

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

From Rush Springs
27.8 mi
00h 29m
To Norman
27.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rush Springs and Norman.

  1. 1

    Start on Blakeley Avenue

    2701 ft · 54 sec · Blakeley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    18 mi · 17 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman

    2388 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

    7.8 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

    800 ft · 10 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Southeast 44th Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    890 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · West 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 Rush Springs and Norman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18 mi · 32%
Blakeley Avenue
13.9 mi · 25%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
7.81 mi · 14%
Southeast 44th Street
5.94 mi · 11%
West Main Street
2.59 mi · 5%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

18 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amber
00h 29m from Rush Springs
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rush Springs 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 Rush Springs to Norman?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Amber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Rush Springs and 27.9 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rush Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Amber

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

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

RAIL

Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rush Springs and Norman. Straight-line distance: 42.22 mi (67.94 km).

Rush Springs

#1 Rush Springs

City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates34.7825700, -97.9569800
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Blakeley Avenue (-97.956981, 34.782752)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.39 $16.78
Premium $4.63 $9.11 $18.22
Diesel $5.42 $10.67 $21.34

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 Rush Springs and Norman. The current time is 22:37:33.

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.