How far is Lawton, OK from Broken Bow, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Broken Bow, OK is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
269.2 mi
05h 11m
Flight
212.15 mi
341.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.15 mi
Kilometers
341.43 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.2 mi
Kilometers
433.23 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-23T01:35
Arrive Broken Bow
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 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
Madill
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Lawton
134.5 mi
02h 35m
To Broken Bow
134.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Broken Bow.

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    Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    911 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

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    Continue on East Gore Boulevard

    2819 ft · 52 sec · East Gore Boulevard

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    Take the ramp right

    1414 ft · 35 sec

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    Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2714 ft · 34 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    1401 ft · 17 sec · Pioneer Expressway

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    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7 East: Duncan

    1005 ft · 25 sec

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    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Southeast Lee Boulevard

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    Take the exit slight right

    131 m · 12 sec

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    Merge slight left onto Duncan Bypass

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

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    Keep slight left to continue on Duncan Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Duncan Bypass

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    8.1 mi · 9 min

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    Take the exit right toward I 35 South: Dallas

    1434 ft · 36 sec

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    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.1 mi · 26 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

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    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Madill, Ardmore

    1353 ft · 31 sec

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    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

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    15.2 mi · 17 min

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    4.7 mi · 6 min

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    Take the exit slight right

    892 ft · 23 sec

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    Merge slight left onto North 1st Street

    7.2 mi · 10 min · North 1st Street

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    2.5 mi · 3 min

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    Turn right onto Durant Bypass

    26.4 mi · 30 min · Durant Bypass

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    13 mi · 15 min

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    Turn left onto US 70 East, US 271 South: Idabel, Paris

    30.3 mi · 35 min

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    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

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    Turn left onto Washington Street

    4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

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    Keep slight left

    90 m · 8 sec

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    Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Lincoln Road

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    Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway

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    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    44 m · 6 sec · West 3rd Street

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
52 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70 East
65.5 mi · 24%
Duncan Bypass
57.7 mi · 21%
Durant Bypass
55.7 mi · 21%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
26.1 mi · 10%
North 1st Street
24.8 mi · 9%
Southeast Lee Boulevard
22.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 70 East

Turn left onto US 70 East, US 271 South: Idabel, Paris

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
212.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madill
02h 35m from Lawton
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Bow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Broken Bow?

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Madill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Lawton and 134.7 miles from Broken Bow.

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

The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broken Bow.

Stop Ideas Near Madill

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore station

34 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Gainesville

62 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Broken Bow. Straight-line distance: 212.15 mi (341.43 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Broken Bow

#2 Broken Bow

City of the United States

Population4,089
Coordinates34.0292800, -94.7391000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Broken Bow (-94.7391, 34.02928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.96 L · about $35.98
Round trip
$71.95
19 gal · 71.92 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.98 $71.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.46 $80.92
Premium $4.63 $43.94 $87.88
Diesel $5.42 $51.44 $102.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Broken Bow. The current time is 01:35:02.

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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.