How far is Drumright, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Drumright, OK to Lawton, OK is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.18 mi
02h 36m
Flight
138.8 mi
223.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.8 mi
Kilometers
223.38 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.18 mi
Kilometers
264.22 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Drumright
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Drumright
2026-04-23T01:20
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Drumright
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
Oklahoma City
OK

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

From Drumright
80.6 mi
01h 18m
To Lawton
83.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Drumright and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North 8th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    96 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2606 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    44.2 mi · 44 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Drumright 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 37%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
44.2 mi · 27%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 14%
Veterans Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 8%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 3%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.15 mi · 3%
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 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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oklahoma City
01h 18m from Drumright
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Drumright 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 Drumright to Lawton?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Oklahoma City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Drumright and 83.6 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Drumright and Partly Sunny near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Oklahoma City

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

28 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

46 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Drumright and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 138.8 mi (223.38 km).

Drumright

#1 Drumright

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,814
Coordinates35.9884000, -96.6011300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-96.60113, 35.988509)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $21.93
Round trip
$43.85
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.93 $43.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.66 $49.32
Premium $4.63 $26.78 $53.56
Diesel $5.42 $31.35 $62.71

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 Drumright and Lawton. The current time is 01:20:15.

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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.