How far is Lawton, OK from McAlester, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to McAlester, OK is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and McAlester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and McAlester.
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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 · 46 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 · 48 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
75.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
2459 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
34.2 mi · 32 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin
1109 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and McAlester.
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
75.1 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lawton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McAlester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to McAlester?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
McLoud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Lawton and 104.2 miles from McAlester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McAlester.
Stop Ideas Near McLoud
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 McLoud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and McAlester. Straight-line distance: 150.42 mi (242.07 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 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAlester (-95.76971, 34.93343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.83 | $55.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.30 | $62.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.99 | $67.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
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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