How far is Central High, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Central High, OK to Lawton, OK is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
20.29 mi
00h 23m
Flight
17.12 mi
27.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.12 mi
Kilometers
27.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.29 mi
Kilometers
32.66 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Central High
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central High
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Central High
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
Sterling
OK

Town in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

From Central High
10.1 mi
00h 11m
To Lawton
10.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central High and Lawton.

  1. 1

    Start on Blackburn Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Blackburn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central High Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Central High Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard

    996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue

    150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue

    132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right 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 Central High and Lawton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central High Road
1.99 mi · 10%
Southwest 2nd Street
0.72 mi · 4%
Southwest 1st Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.19 mi · 1%
Southwest F Avenue
0.09 mi
Southwest C Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17 mi · 00h 20m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 11m from Central High
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Central High and Partly Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central High to Lawton?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Central High and 10.1 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sterling and the surrounding midpoint area.
Carnegie Hall Library
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Carnegie Hall Library

Lawton , OK
5th & B Ave, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Lawton City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Lawton City Hall

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 3.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Lawton Water Department

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 1.7/5 54 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

84 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Central High and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 17.12 mi (27.55 km).

Central High

#1 Central High

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,171
Coordinates34.6231300, -98.0897600
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Blackburn Road (-98.08976, 34.623085)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.71 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.45
1.44 gal · 5.42 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.73 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.07 $6.13
Premium $4.63 $3.33 $6.66
Diesel $5.42 $3.90 $7.80

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 Central High and Lawton. The current time is 00:07:56.

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.