How far is Lawton, OK from Apache, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Apache, OK is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Apache.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Apache.
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Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
136 m · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
56 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
147 m · 12 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
2519 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
1974 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Elgin, Apache, Anadarko
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coblake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Apache.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 62 East
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8.44 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Apache.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Apache?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lawton and 10.5 miles from Apache.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Apache.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carnegie Hall Library
Lawton City Hall
Lawton Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.
Purcell
Norman
Pauls Valley
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Apache. Straight-line distance: 19.74 mi (31.77 km).
#1 Lawton
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 93,164 |
| Coordinates | 34.6086900, -98.3903300 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apache
Several culturally related groups of indigenous peoples of the United States
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 34.8936800, -98.3658900 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apache (-98.36589, 34.89368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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