How far is Tahlequah, OK from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Norman, OK is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Tahlequah and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah and Norman.
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Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Continue straight
717 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
1142 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
3 mi · 3 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 West: Peak Boulevard
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left
2081 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 32nd Street
19.1 mi · 21 min · South 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 23 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 · 26 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
5 mi · 8 min · 12th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2627 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Acres Street
27 m · 2 sec · East Acres Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Acres Street
665 ft · 23 sec · East Acres Street
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Continue on East Gray Street
2117 ft · 1 min · 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 Tahlequah 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.
Sunny leaving Tahlequah and Sunny near Norman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Norman?
The road trip is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 87 miles from Tahlequah and 91.7 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Sunny 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 Tahlequah and Norman. Straight-line distance: 146.81 mi (236.27 km).
#1 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.90 | $47.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.87 | $53.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.18 | $58.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
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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