How far is Heavener, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Heavener, OK to Lawton, OK is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
283.89 mi
04h 29m
Flight
215.99 mi
347.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.99 mi
Kilometers
347.61 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.89 mi
Kilometers
456.88 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sun, May 31, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in Heavener
Mon, Jun 1, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heavener
2026-05-31T18:08
Arrive Lawton
Sun, May 31, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heavener
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
Cromwell
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Heavener
141.8 mi
02h 14m
To Lawton
142.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Heavener and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    72 m · 12 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Avenue D

    129 m · 20 sec · East Avenue D

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Avenue C

    117 m · 20 sec · West Avenue C

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    15.2 mi · 22 min · West 1st Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    920 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · North Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    97 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broadway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1418 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

    2904 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heavener 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141 mi · 50%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 21%
Broadway
20.1 mi · 7%
West 1st Street
15.2 mi · 5%
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 5%
North Broadway Street
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
216 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
02h 14m from Heavener
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Heavener and Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.8 miles from Heavener and 142.1 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.95 one way or $75.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Heavener and Sunny near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

89 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

90 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

96 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

97 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heavener and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 215.99 mi (347.61 km).

Heavener

#1 Heavener

City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population3,299
Coordinates34.8892700, -94.6007800
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-94.600866, 34.889272)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.02 gal
37.92 L · about $37.95
Round trip
$75.89
20.04 gal · 75.84 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 178.1 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.95 $75.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.68 $85.35
Premium $4.63 $46.34 $92.69
Diesel $5.42 $54.26 $108.52

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 Heavener and Lawton. The current time is 18:08:14.

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.