How far is Bethany, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Bethany, OK to Lawton, OK is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.07 mi
01h 22m
Flight
76.1 mi
122.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.1 mi
Kilometers
122.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.07 mi
Kilometers
143.35 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:06 PM CDT
Return by in Bethany
Thu, Apr 30, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany
2026-04-30T11:43
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethany
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
Chickasha
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Bethany
44.5 mi
00h 41m
To Lawton
44.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mueller Avenue

    2327 ft · 2 min · North Mueller Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 39th Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northwest 39th Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1708 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Grand Boulevard

    819 ft · 29 sec · North Grand Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton

    1420 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 68%
Will Rogers Expressway
15.4 mi · 17%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 6%
Northwest 39th Expressway
3.29 mi · 4%
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
Bill W. Burgess
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

60.9 mi · 01h 02m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 41m from Bethany
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethany and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Chickasha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Bethany and 44.6 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethany and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Chickasha

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

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

RAIL

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

74 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 76.1 mi (122.47 km).

Bethany

#1 Bethany

Village recorded in the New Testament as the home of the siblings Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, as well as that of Simon the Leper

Population19,195
Coordinates35.5186700, -97.6322600
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mueller Avenue (-97.632226, 35.518678)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.37 $26.75
Premium $4.63 $14.52 $29.05
Diesel $5.42 $17.00 $34.01

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethany and Lawton. The current time is 11:43:56.

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.