How far is Lawton, OK from Locust Grove, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Locust Grove, OK is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Locust Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Locust Grove.
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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
15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau
27 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
2731 ft · 45 sec · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Wyandotte Street
1574 ft · 34 sec · Wyandotte Street
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Continue on Main Street
556 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Harold Andrews Boulevard
982 ft · 30 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Locust Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Locust Grove?
The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Wellston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Lawton and 118.5 miles from Locust Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.62 one way or $63.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Locust Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Wellston
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 Wellston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 212.18 mi (341.47 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 Locust Grove
Town in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 36.2000900, -95.1677400 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Grove (-95.16774, 36.20009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.62 | $63.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.56 | $71.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.22 | $90.43 |
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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