How far is Lawton, OK from Meridian, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Meridian, OK is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Meridian.
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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
1414 ft · 35 sec
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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
1401 ft · 17 sec · Pioneer Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 7 East: Duncan
1005 ft · 25 sec
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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
131 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Duncan Bypass
8.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Meridian.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southeast Lee Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Lawton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Meridian?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central High is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Lawton and 18.6 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Lawton and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Central High
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 Central High.
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Norman
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.82 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 Meridian
Meridian is a place in Oklahoma, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4273100, -97.9780900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian (-97.97809, 34.42731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.67 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Premium | $4.40 | $5.77 | $11.53 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
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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