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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
16.3 mi · 21 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
14.9 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 412 West: Enid
1422 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
975 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
14.4 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
159 m · 6 sec · Norma A. Lamb Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma City
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
51.8 mi · 52 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Fairfax and Lawton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 165.55 mi (266.42 km).
#1 Fairfax
Town in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,242 |
| Coordinates | 36.5736600, -96.7042000 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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