How far is Grove, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Grove, OK to Lawton, OK is about 281 miles (452.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.03 mi
04h 15m
Flight
245.32 mi
394.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.32 mi
Kilometers
394.8 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.03 mi
Kilometers
452.27 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove
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
Stroud
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Grove
140.1 mi
02h 07m
To Lawton
140.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny 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 Grove and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    89 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway

    2983 ft · 1 min · West O'Daniel Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami

    1269 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1190 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    156 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only

    3038 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    60.2 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grove 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 31%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 22%
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 21%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 8%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 5%
I 44 West
5.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroud
02h 07m from Grove
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grove 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 Grove to Lawton?

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Stroud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Grove and 140.9 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.57 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stroud

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

71 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

75 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

83 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 245.32 mi (394.8 km).

Grove

#1 Grove

City in Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population7,184
Coordinates36.5936900, -94.7691200
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-94.769339, 36.593687)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.54 L · about $37.57
Round trip
$75.13
19.84 gal · 75.08 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.57 $75.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.25 $84.50
Premium $4.63 $45.88 $91.76
Diesel $5.42 $53.72 $107.43

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 Grove and Lawton. The current time is 00:14:15.

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.