How far is Lawton, OK from Altus, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Altus, OK is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.54 mi
01h 08m
Flight
53.69 mi
86.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.69 mi
Kilometers
86.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.54 mi
Kilometers
91 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altus
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-15T15:10
Arrive Altus
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Indiahoma
OK

Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
28.2 mi
00h 34m
To Altus
28.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    136 m · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street

    56 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1420 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    50.8 mi · 57 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Altus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Rogers Lane
50.8 mi · 90%
East Broadway Street
2.33 mi · 4%
Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
2.09 mi · 4%
Southwest Gore Boulevard
0.99 mi · 2%
Northwest 1st Street
0.03 mi
North Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Northwest Rogers Lane

Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

50.8 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indiahoma
00h 34m from Lawton
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawton and Chance Rain Showers near Altus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indiahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Lawton and 28.3 miles from Altus.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawton and Chance Rain Showers near Altus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Altus. Straight-line distance: 53.69 mi (86.41 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Altus

#2 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Altus (-99.33398, 34.63813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.48 $16.95
Premium $4.63 $9.20 $18.41
Diesel $5.42 $10.78 $21.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Altus. The current time is 15:10:44.

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.