How far is Woodward, OK from Norman, OK?

The driving distance from Woodward, OK to Norman, OK is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
157.52 mi
02h 37m
Flight
137.64 mi
221.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.64 mi
Kilometers
221.51 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.52 mi
Kilometers
253.51 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Woodward
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodward
2026-04-15T20:43
Arrive Norman
Wed, Apr 15, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodward
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
Greenfield
OK

Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States

From Woodward
78.7 mi
01h 18m
To Norman
78.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Avenue

    21 m · 9 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Williams Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2547 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    29.8 mi · 30 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike

    2199 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 344 East

    3025 ft · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Airport Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton

    974 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2520 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    2506 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

    1 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    612 ft · 9 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2703 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodward 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
44 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
37.7 mi · 24%
Williams Avenue
32.9 mi · 21%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
29.8 mi · 19%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
25.2 mi · 16%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 4%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
5.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

29.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 18m from Woodward
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodward and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Woodward and 78.8 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.06 one way or $42.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodward and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

87 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

102 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodward and Norman. Straight-line distance: 137.64 mi (221.51 km).

Woodward

#1 Woodward

City in Oklahoma

Population11,876
Coordinates36.4336500, -99.3903900
Altitude582
CountryUnited States
Norman

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma Avenue (-99.390391, 36.433616)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $21.06
Round trip
$42.11
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.06 $42.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.68 $47.36
Premium $4.63 $25.72 $51.43
Diesel $5.42 $30.11 $60.21

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 Woodward and Norman. The current time is 20:43:27.

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.