How far is Lawton, OK from Idabel, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Idabel, OK is about 259 miles (416.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Idabel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Idabel.
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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
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 7 East: Duncan
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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
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Merge slight left onto Duncan Bypass
8.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass
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3.7 mi · 4 min · Duncan Bypass
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Take the exit right toward I 35 South: Dallas
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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
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Take the exit slight right
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Merge slight left onto North 1st Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · North 1st Street
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26.4 mi · 30 min · Durant Bypass
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Turn left onto US 70 East, US 271 South: Idabel, Paris
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
113 m · 15 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
116 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
534 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Idabel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 70 East
Turn left onto US 70 East, US 271 South: Idabel, Paris
30.3 mi · 00h 35m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Idabel?
The road trip is about 259 miles (416.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Lawton and 129.7 miles from Idabel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.61 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idabel.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
Ardmore station
Gainesville
Pauls Valley
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Idabel. Straight-line distance: 209.41 mi (337.01 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 Idabel
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.8956600, -94.8263300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Idabel (-94.82633, 33.89566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.61 | $69.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.93 | $77.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.49 | $98.99 |
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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