New River Gorge to Norman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

926.6 miles 1491.2 km · straight line
1111.9 miles estimated 1789.4 km · driving distance
22h 22min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Norman?

The distance from New River Gorge to Norman is 926.6 miles (1491.2 km) as the crow flies. Norman is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1111.9 miles, taking about 22h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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. 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. 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 New River Gorge and Norman. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New River Gorge to Norman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 22min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 50min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 5min $133–$389* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Norman

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients