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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
11 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Wheeler Street
3056 ft · 1 min · North Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue
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Continue on West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
92 m · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard
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Take the ramp right 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 Sallisaw 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 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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clearview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sallisaw and Norman. Straight-line distance: 150.37 mi (241.99 km).
#1 Sallisaw
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.4603700, -94.7874500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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