How far is El Reno, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from El Reno, OK to Lawton, OK is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Reno and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Reno and Lawton.
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Start on West Sunset Drive
10 m · 4 sec · West Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
98 m · 9 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 27th Street
927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1062 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto I 44 West: Lawton
1594 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 36 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Reno and Lawton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Reno and Sunny near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Reno to Lawton?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Norge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from El Reno and 42.1 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Reno and Sunny near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Norge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norge.
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Santa Fe Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Reno and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 68.39 mi (110.07 km).
#1 El Reno
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 20,596 |
| Coordinates | 35.5322700, -97.9550500 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawton
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 93,164 |
| Coordinates | 34.6086900, -98.3903300 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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