How far is Carnegie, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Carnegie, OK to Lawton, OK is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.82 mi
00h 43m
Flight
36.28 mi
58.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.28 mi
Kilometers
58.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.3 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in Carnegie
Wed, Apr 22, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carnegie
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carnegie
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Medicine Park
OK

Town in Comanche County Oklahoma

From Carnegie
20.9 mi
00h 21m
To Lawton
20.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S
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 Carnegie and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    32 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carnegie Avenue

    13.6 mi · 24 min · Carnegie Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pioneer Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carnegie 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carnegie Avenue
16.9 mi · 40%
Pioneer Expressway
3.62 mi · 9%
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.25 mi · 3%
Bill W. Burgess
1.25 mi · 3%
US 281 Business South
0.95 mi · 2%
I 44 West
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carnegie Avenue

Turn right onto Carnegie Avenue

13.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
36.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medicine Park
00h 21m from Carnegie
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Carnegie 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 Carnegie to Lawton?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Medicine Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Carnegie and 20.9 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carnegie and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Medicine Park

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

111 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carnegie and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 36.28 mi (58.38 km).

Carnegie

#1 Carnegie

Human settlement in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,642
Coordinates35.1036700, -98.6036700
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-98.60367, 35.103567)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.21
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.60 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.30 $12.61
Premium $4.63 $6.85 $13.69
Diesel $5.42 $8.01 $16.03

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 Carnegie and Lawton. The current time is 21:13:46.

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.