How far is Lawton, OK from Enid, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Enid, OK is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.26 mi
02h 38m
Flight
126.78 mi
204.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.78 mi
Kilometers
204.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.26 mi
Kilometers
233.77 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enid
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Enid
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Union City
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Lawton
71.5 mi
01h 19m
To Enid
73.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 46 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 · 48 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 · 6 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

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street

    84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street

    946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Wade Street

    671 ft · 13 sec · East Wade Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

    14.5 mi · 18 min · South Choctaw Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

    Continue on North Chisholm Avenue

    944 ft · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    953 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    767 ft · 16 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Independence Avenue

    1682 ft · 49 sec · South Independence Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Maine Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Maine Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · South Grand Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 24%
South Choctaw Avenue
32.5 mi · 22%
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 13%
West Choctaw Avenue
16.2 mi · 11%
North Chisholm Avenue
9.54 mi · 7%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 3%
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 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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union City
01h 19m from Lawton
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawton and Partly Sunny near Enid.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Union City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Lawton and 73.8 miles from Enid.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawton and Partly Sunny near Enid.

Stop Ideas Near Union City

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

68 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

71 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Enid. Straight-line distance: 126.78 mi (204.03 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Population49,542
Coordinates36.3955900, -97.8783900
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)
End: South Grand Avenue (-97.878364, 36.395591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.78
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.39 $38.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.81 $43.61
Premium $4.63 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.42 $27.72 $55.45

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 Enid. The current time is 21:04:15.

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.