How far is Lawton, OK from Durant, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Durant, OK is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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.
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 Durant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Durant.
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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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Continue straight
813 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
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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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
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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Continue straight
2609 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1044 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
775 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
655 ft · 11 sec
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1220 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
1421 ft · 1 min · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Durant.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
26.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lawton and Mostly Cloudy near Durant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Durant?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Lawton and 80 miles from Durant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.36 one way or $42.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Cloudy near Durant.
Stop Ideas Near Davis
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 Davis.
Pauls Valley
Ardmore station
Purcell
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Durant. Straight-line distance: 122.84 mi (197.69 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 Durant
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 19,157 |
| Coordinates | 33.9939900, -96.3708200 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durant (-96.37082, 33.99399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.36 | $42.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.08 | $52.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
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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