How far is Lawton, OK from Fort Gibson, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Fort Gibson, OK is about 227 miles (365.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oklahoma, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Fort Gibson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Fort Gibson.
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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
7.7 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
1456 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
13 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
23.1 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Muskogee
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1682 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Peak Boulevard
5 mi · 7 min · West Peak Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on OK 165 North: Tahlequah
2609 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto Muskogee Turnpike
2.7 mi · 3 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
1898 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · East Shawnee Bypass
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Turn left onto North Georgetown Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Road
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Turn straight onto West Poplar Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Poplar Street
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Turn left onto North Scott Street
133 m · 10 sec · North Scott Street
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Turn right onto West Hickory Avenue
1410 ft · 30 sec · West Hickory Avenue
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Turn right onto North Lee Street
81 m · 9 sec · North Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Fort Gibson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Lawton and Sunny near Fort Gibson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Fort Gibson?
The road trip is about 227 miles (365.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Lawton and 113.6 miles from Fort Gibson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.33 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawton and Sunny near Fort Gibson.
Stop Ideas Near Shawnee
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 Shawnee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Fort Gibson. Straight-line distance: 195.36 mi (314.4 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 Fort Gibson
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,933 |
| Coordinates | 35.7976000, -95.2505200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Gibson (-95.25052, 35.7976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 47m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.33 | $60.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.37 | $86.75 |
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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