How far is Waurika, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Waurika, OK to Norman, OK is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
102.25 mi
01h 49m
Flight
79.52 mi
127.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.52 mi
Kilometers
127.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.25 mi
Kilometers
164.56 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Waurika
Thu, Apr 16, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waurika
2026-04-16T02:45
Arrive Norman
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waurika
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
Rush Springs
OK

City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Waurika
51 mi
00h 54m
To Norman
51.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East B Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · East B Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    753 ft · 39 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    15.6 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

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

    2339 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    18 mi · 17 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2388 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

    800 ft · 10 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Southeast 44th Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    890 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd Street
39.3 mi · 38%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18 mi · 18%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
7.81 mi · 8%
Southeast 44th Street
5.94 mi · 6%
Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major
5.59 mi · 5%
West Main Street
2.59 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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rush Springs
00h 54m from Waurika
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waurika and Sunny near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Rush Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Waurika and 51.3 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waurika and Sunny near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Rush Springs

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

68 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

68 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

86 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waurika and Norman. Straight-line distance: 79.52 mi (127.98 km).

Waurika

#1 Waurika

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,865
Coordinates34.1670400, -97.9975400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: East B Avenue (-97.997539, 34.167003)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.34
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.67 $27.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.37 $30.75
Premium $4.63 $16.70 $33.39
Diesel $5.42 $19.55 $39.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Waurika and Norman. The current time is 02:45:41.

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.