How far is Cleveland, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Cleveland, OK to Lawton, OK is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.93 mi
03h 02m
Flight
159.85 mi
257.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.85 mi
Kilometers
257.25 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.93 mi
Kilometers
313.71 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 30, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-30T11:58
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edmond
OK

The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

From Cleveland
97.9 mi
01h 31m
To Lawton
97.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Cleveland and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Pawnee Street

    60 m · 12 sec · West Pawnee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North B Avenue

    1581 ft · 58 sec · North B Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Caddo Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Caddo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    581 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 412 West: Enid

    2566 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    20.2 mi · 19 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 177 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Washington Street

    85 m · 6 sec · North Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McMurtry Road

    3 mi · 5 min · McMurtry Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    5 mi · 8 min · North Country Club Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 6th Avenue

    3.5 mi · 4 min · West 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    1502 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.9 mi · 32 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  25. 25

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  27. 27

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 31%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
36.9 mi · 19%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 12%
Cimarron Turnpike
20.2 mi · 10%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
9.88 mi · 5%
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.94 mi · 4%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmond
01h 31m from Cleveland
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Lawton?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Cleveland and 97.1 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.05 one way or $52.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cleveland and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Edmond

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

25 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

48 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

72 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 159.85 mi (257.25 km).

Cleveland

#1 Cleveland

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population3,114
Coordinates36.3103200, -96.4658400
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.465877, 36.310319)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $26.05
Round trip
$52.11
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.05 $52.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.30 $58.60
Premium $4.63 $31.82 $63.64
Diesel $5.42 $37.26 $74.51

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 Cleveland and Lawton. The current time is 11:58:10.

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.