How far is Union City, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Union City, OK to Norman, OK is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
44.09 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.62 mi
49.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.62 mi
Kilometers
49.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.09 mi
Kilometers
70.95 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Union City
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Norman
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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
Bridge Creek
OK

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

From Union City
21.9 mi
00h 27m
To Norman
22.2 mi
00h 27m

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
9 to 21 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 Union City and Norman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Norman.

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street

    1287 ft · 37 sec · Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest Main Street

    974 ft · 16 sec · Northwest Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Northeast Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Mustang Road

    13.4 mi · 14 min · South Mustang Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

    800 ft · 10 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Southeast 44th Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    890 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Mustang Road
13.4 mi · 30%
Northeast Main Street
13.1 mi · 30%
Southeast 44th Street
5.94 mi · 13%
Division Street
2.74 mi · 6%
West Main Street
2.59 mi · 6%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Mustang Road

Turn right onto South Mustang Road

13.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridge Creek
00h 27m from Union City
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Union City 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 Union City to Norman?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Bridge Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Union City and 22.2 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Union City and Mostly Cloudy near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Bridge Creek

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

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

RAIL

Norman

27 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Norman. Straight-line distance: 30.62 mi (49.28 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population2,209
Coordinates35.3917200, -97.9414400
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street (-97.941442, 35.391783)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.82
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.91 $11.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.64 $13.29
Premium $4.63 $7.22 $14.43
Diesel $5.42 $8.45 $16.89

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 Union City and Norman. The current time is 20:27:54.

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.