How far is Lawton, OK from Newkirk, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Newkirk, OK is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
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 Newkirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Newkirk.
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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
5.1 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City
996 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto West South Avenue
15.5 mi · 18 min · West South Avenue
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Pleasant View Road
5.4 mi · 6 min · Pleasant View Road
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Turn slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2391 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
21 m · 2 sec · East 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Newkirk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 01h 12m
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 Newkirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Newkirk?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Edmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Lawton and 102.2 miles from Newkirk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 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 Newkirk.
Stop Ideas Near Edmond
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 Edmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Newkirk. Straight-line distance: 174.06 mi (280.12 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 Newkirk
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,162 |
| Coordinates | 36.8822500, -97.0533700 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newkirk (-97.05337, 36.88225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.39 | $66.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.10 | $78.19 |
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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