Kansas City to Norman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.7 miles 500.1 km · straight line
368 miles actual route 592.3 km · driving distance
6h 22min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Norman?

The distance from Kansas City to Norman is 310.7 miles (500.1 km) as the crow flies. Norman is located SSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368 miles, taking about 6h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri and Norman in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City and Norman. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Norman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 22min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 38min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 3min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Norman

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
Norman
35.22°N, 97.44°W
America/Chicago
357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM