How far is Sallisaw, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Sallisaw, OK to Norman, OK is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.24 mi
02h 43m
Flight
150.37 mi
241.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.37 mi
Kilometers
241.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.24 mi
Kilometers
273.97 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sallisaw
2026-04-23T09:09
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sallisaw
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clearview
OK

Human settlement in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Sallisaw
82.8 mi
01h 21m
To Norman
87.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · North Wheeler Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Opdyke Street

    1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Iola Avenue

    2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ruth Avenue

    2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard

    92 m · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1418 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1023 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 74th Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Southeast 74th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Sooner Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · South Sooner Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Avenue Northeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · 12th Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Robinson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141 mi · 83%
Southeast Expressway
7.99 mi · 5%
South Sooner Road
6.56 mi · 4%
12th Avenue Northeast
4.49 mi · 3%
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.46 mi · 1%
East Robinson Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearview
01h 21m from Sallisaw
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sallisaw and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Clearview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Sallisaw and 87.4 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sallisaw and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Clearview

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

86 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

116 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sallisaw and Norman. Straight-line distance: 150.37 mi (241.99 km).

Sallisaw

#1 Sallisaw

City in Oklahoma

Population8,453
Coordinates35.4603700, -94.7874500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.78723, 35.460429)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.63 $27.80 $55.59
Diesel $5.42 $32.54 $65.09

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 Sallisaw and Norman. The current time is 09:09:48.

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.