How far is Ardmore, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Lawton, OK is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
101.35 mi
01h 46m
Flight
77.16 mi
124.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.16 mi
Kilometers
124.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.35 mi
Kilometers
163.11 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
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
Velma
OK

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Ardmore
53.9 mi
00h 53m
To Lawton
47.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Lawton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    18 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City

    2058 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 23 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur

    1472 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard

    996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue

    150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue

    132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Lawton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OK 7
52.5 mi · 52%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 23%
West Broadway Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Southwest 2nd Street
0.72 mi · 1%
I 35
0.39 mi
Southwest 1st Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

OK 7

Continue straight

27 mi · 00h 31m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Velma
00h 53m from Ardmore
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Lawton?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Velma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Ardmore and 47.4 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ardmore and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Velma

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Ardmore station

60 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

87 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 77.16 mi (124.17 km).

Ardmore

#1 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.143622, 34.17426)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.56
Round trip
$27.11
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.56 $27.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.25 $30.49
Premium $4.63 $16.56 $33.12
Diesel $5.42 $19.39 $38.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and Lawton. The current time is 21:51:18.

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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.