How far is Clinton, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Clinton, OK to Lawton, OK is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
98.66 mi
01h 44m
Flight
70.65 mi
113.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.65 mi
Kilometers
113.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.66 mi
Kilometers
158.77 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sun, Apr 26, 7:02 AM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Sun, Apr 26, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-26T05:17
Arrive Lawton
Sun, Apr 26, 7:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

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

Town in Oklahoma

From Clinton
49.2 mi
00h 52m
To Lawton
49.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    21 m · 9 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Gary Boulevard

    710 ft · 16 sec · West Gary Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Glenn L. English Street

    49 mi · 57 min · North Glenn L. English Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 13th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    740 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · 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 Clinton 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Glenn L. English Street
49 mi · 50%
North 4th Street
14.4 mi · 15%
Rogers Lane
6.14 mi · 6%
13th Street
2.93 mi · 3%
Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
2 mi · 2%
Southwest Gore Boulevard
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Glenn L. English Street

Continue on North Glenn L. English Street

49 mi · 00h 57m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 52m from Clinton
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Clinton and 49.5 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Lawton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 70.65 mi (113.7 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population8,951
Coordinates35.5156100, -98.9673100
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North 6th Street (-98.967194, 35.515607)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.18 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
6.96 gal · 26.36 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.18 $26.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.63 $16.10 $32.19
Diesel $5.42 $18.84 $37.69

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton and Lawton. The current time is 05:17:46.

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.