How far is Jay, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Jay, OK to Lawton, OK is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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.
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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 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jay and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jay and Lawton.
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Start on the route
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
18.4 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa
1371 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike
28.3 mi · 27 min · Cherokee Turnpike
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Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
31.4 mi · 36 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 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 Jay 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jay and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jay to Lawton?
The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 138.6 miles from Jay and 139.4 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jay and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Stroud
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 Stroud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jay and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 237.72 mi (382.57 km).
#1 Jay
City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 36.4211900, -94.7969000 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.15 | $74.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.78 | $83.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.37 | $90.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.12 | $106.24 |
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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