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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.75 mi
04h 17m
Flight
212.18 mi
341.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.18 mi
Kilometers
341.47 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.75 mi
Kilometers
381.01 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 1:19 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Fri, Apr 17, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-17T09:02
Arrive Locust Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 1:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wellston
OK

City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
118.2 mi
02h 08m
To Locust Grove
118.5 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  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 · 44 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 · 49 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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 East: Choteau

    27 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    2731 ft · 45 sec · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Wyandotte Street

    1574 ft · 34 sec · Wyandotte Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    556 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Harold Andrews Boulevard

    982 ft · 30 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
88.1 mi · 37%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 26%
US 412 East
27 mi · 11%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 10%
Skelly Bypass
18.5 mi · 8%
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
5.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
212.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellston
02h 08m from Lawton
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

39 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

63 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

80 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Locust Grove. Straight-line distance: 212.18 mi (341.47 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
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#2 Locust Grove

Town in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,395
Coordinates36.2000900, -95.1677400
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Locust Grove (-95.16774, 36.20009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.62 L · about $31.62
Round trip
$63.24
16.7 gal · 63.24 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Locust Grove. The current time is 09:02:29.

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.