How far is Lawton, OK from Cleveland, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Cleveland, OK is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Cleveland.
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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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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
31.6 mi · 32 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 51: Hennessey, Stillwater
1175 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 51 East: Stillwater
752 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 6th Avenue
3.5 mi · 4 min · West 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Country Club Road
5 mi · 8 min · South Country Club Road
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Turn right onto McMurtry Road
3 mi · 5 min · McMurtry Road
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
2166 ft · 29 sec · North Washington Street
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Take the exit straight toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.4 mi · 8 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
20.8 mi · 19 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 99: Hallett, Jennings
822 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 99: Hallett, Jennings
806 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto OK 99 North: Hallett, Cleveland
38 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
2071 ft · 27 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Caddo Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Caddo Street
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Turn left onto South B Avenue
1581 ft · 56 sec · South B Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pawnee Street
60 m · 12 sec · West Pawnee Street
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Cleveland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lawton and Mostly Cloudy near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Edmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Lawton and 97.7 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lawton and Mostly Cloudy near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Edmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 159.85 mi (257.25 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 Cleveland
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,114 |
| Coordinates | 36.3103200, -96.4658400 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-96.46584, 36.31032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.91 | $63.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
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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