How far is Lawton, OK from Clinton, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Clinton, OK is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.62 mi
01h 56m
Flight
70.65 mi
113.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.65 mi
Kilometers
113.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.62 mi
Kilometers
158.72 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sun, Apr 26, 8:33 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, Apr 26, 10:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-26T06:36
Arrive Clinton
Sun, Apr 26, 8:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Roosevelt
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Lawton
49.3 mi
00h 58m
To Clinton
49.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1420 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    28.8 mi · 32 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto E Street

    34.5 mi · 40 min · E Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Gary Boulevard

    710 ft · 16 sec · West Gary Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    21 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E Street
63.4 mi · 64%
Northwest Rogers Lane
30 mi · 30%
Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
2.09 mi · 2%
Southwest Gore Boulevard
0.99 mi · 1%
West Gary Boulevard
0.13 mi
Northwest 1st Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

E Street

Turn right onto E Street

34.5 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roosevelt
00h 58m from Lawton
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawton and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Lawton and 49.3 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 70.65 mi (113.7 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Clinton

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population8,951
Coordinates35.5156100, -98.9673100
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Clinton (-98.96731, 35.51561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.18 $26.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.63 $16.10 $32.19
Diesel $5.42 $18.84 $37.69

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Clinton. The current time is 06:36:42.

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.