Los Angeles to Norman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1183.3 miles 1904.3 km · straight line
1348.4 miles actual route 2170 km · driving distance
23h 17min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Norman?

The distance from Los Angeles to Norman is 1183.3 miles (1904.3 km) as the crow flies. Norman is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1348.4 miles, taking about 23h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Norman in Oklahoma.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Norman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 17min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 56min $108–$202* Budget
Train ~30h 16min $162–$472* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Norman

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM