How far is Lawton, OK from Alva, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Alva, OK is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 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
204.77 mi
04h 15m
Flight
152.54 mi
245.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.54 mi
Kilometers
245.49 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.77 mi
Kilometers
329.55 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 Alva
Sun, Apr 12, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, Apr 12, 9:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-12T12:55
Arrive Alva
Sun, Apr 12, 5:11 PM 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 Lawton
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
Geary
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
102.5 mi
02h 07m
To Alva
102.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    147 m · 12 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street

    2519 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City

    1974 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1738 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha

    74 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Choctaw Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo

    1824 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.8 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga

    1481 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    147 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Broadway Avenue

    13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.2 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight

    117 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1060 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    1818 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    14 mi · 23 min

  38. 38

    Turn left

    12 mi · 17 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    2639 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Flynn Street

    34 m · 4 sec · West Flynn Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Flynn Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 17%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 8%
West Choctaw Avenue
15.9 mi · 8%
North Broadway Avenue
14.4 mi · 7%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
12.3 mi · 6%
US 281 Spur North
8.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
+52.2 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geary
02h 07m from Lawton
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.5 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?

Geary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Lawton and 102.3 miles from Alva.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 $27.38 one way or $54.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alva.

Stop Ideas Near Geary

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

85 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

111 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Alva. Straight-line distance: 152.54 mi (245.49 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Alva

City in Oklahoma

Population4,882
Coordinates36.8049900, -98.6671800
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Alva (-98.66718, 36.80499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.35 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.76
14.46 gal · 54.7 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.38 $54.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.79 $61.59
Premium $4.63 $33.44 $66.88
Diesel $5.42 $39.15 $78.30

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Alva. The current time is 12:55:56.

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.