How far is Fairfax, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Fairfax, OK to Lawton, OK is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
202.07 mi
03h 07m
Flight
165.55 mi
266.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.55 mi
Kilometers
266.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.07 mi
Kilometers
325.2 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sun, May 31, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Fairfax
Sun, May 31, 9:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfax
2026-05-31T03:01
Arrive Lawton
Sun, May 31, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfax
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 Fairfax
100.7 mi
01h 33m
To Lawton
101.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    16.3 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 412 West: Enid

    1422 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    975 ft · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway

    159 m · 6 sec · Norma A. Lamb Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma City

    940 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    51.8 mi · 52 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5 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 Fairfax 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 30%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
56.8 mi · 28%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 12%
North Main Street
16.3 mi · 8%
Cimarron Turnpike
14.4 mi · 7%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 2%
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmond
01h 33m from Fairfax
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairfax and Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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 100.7 miles from Fairfax and 101.4 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfax and Sunny 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 Fairfax and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 165.55 mi (266.42 km).

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#1 Fairfax

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,242
Coordinates36.5736600, -96.7042000
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.704334, 36.573658)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
26.99 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$54.00
14.26 gal · 53.98 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.00 $54.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.37 $60.73
Premium $4.63 $32.98 $65.95
Diesel $5.42 $38.61 $77.22

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfax and Lawton. The current time is 03:01:08.

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.