How far is Dickson, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Dickson, OK to Lawton, OK is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
109.34 mi
01h 57m
Flight
85.27 mi
137.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.27 mi
Kilometers
137.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.34 mi
Kilometers
175.97 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Dickson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickson
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickson
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
Ratliff City
OK

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

From Dickson
58.2 mi
00h 58m
To Lawton
51.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
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 Dickson and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Peter Wates Road

    1 km · 1 min · Peter Wates Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto General Street

    7 mi · 9 min · General Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 35: Oklahoma City

    1272 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.4 mi · 14 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur

    1472 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard

    996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue

    150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue

    132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickson 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OK 7
52.5 mi · 48%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
14.4 mi · 13%
General Street
6.96 mi · 6%
Southwest 2nd Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Peter Wates Road
0.63 mi · 1%
I 35
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

OK 7

Continue straight

27 mi · 00h 31m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ratliff City
00h 58m from Dickson
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dickson 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 Dickson to Lawton?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Ratliff City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Dickson and 51.2 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dickson and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Ratliff City

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Ardmore station

47 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

86 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickson and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 85.27 mi (137.23 km).

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#1 Dickson

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

Population1,256
Coordinates34.1873200, -96.9844600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: US 177 North (-96.984459, 34.187233)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.24
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.62 $29.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $4.63 $17.85 $35.71
Diesel $5.42 $20.90 $41.80

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dickson and Lawton. The current time is 18:29:35.

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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.