How far is Lawton, OK from Buffalo, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Buffalo, OK is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
226.87 mi
04h 22m
Flight
168.85 mi
271.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.85 mi
Kilometers
271.74 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.87 mi
Kilometers
365.11 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 12, 5:18 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, Apr 12, 9:40 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 Buffalo
Sun, Apr 12, 5:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Greenfield
OK

Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States

From Lawton
113.5 mi
02h 11m
To Buffalo
113.4 mi
02h 11m

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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    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

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    Turn right

    147 m · 12 sec

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    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

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    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

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Russworm Street

    9.6 mi · 11 min · West Russworm Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    2829 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    3246 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    1 km · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 24 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · South Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    2027 ft · 26 sec

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    23.6 mi · 27 min

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  43. 43

    Continue on 9th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Oklahoma Avenue

  45. 45

    Take the exit right

    51 m · 4 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Highway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Northwest Highway

  47. 47

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  49. 49

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  50. 50

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Hoy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
51 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 15%
South Main Street
33.6 mi · 15%
Northwest Highway
32.5 mi · 14%
West Russworm Street
29.3 mi · 13%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 7%
West Choctaw Avenue
15.9 mi · 7%
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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
02h 11m from Lawton
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Chance Rain Showers near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Lawton and 113.4 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

87 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

102 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 168.85 mi (271.74 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Buffalo

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,265
Coordinates36.8355900, -99.6304000
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Buffalo (-99.6304, 36.83559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.3 L · about $30.30
Round trip
$60.59
16 gal · 60.6 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.30 $60.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.07 $68.14
Premium $4.63 $37.00 $74.00
Diesel $5.42 $43.32 $86.64

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 Buffalo. The current time is 12:55:53.

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.