How far is Lawton, OK from Oakland, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Oakland, OK is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.29 mi
02h 26m
Flight
97.6 mi
157.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.6 mi
Kilometers
157.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.29 mi
Kilometers
209.68 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-17T22:01
Arrive Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Tatums
OK

Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
65.1 mi
01h 13m
To Oakland
65.2 mi
01h 13m

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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    911 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Gore Boulevard

    2819 ft · 52 sec · East Gore Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2714 ft · 34 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    1401 ft · 17 sec · Pioneer Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7 East: Duncan

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Southeast Lee Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    131 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Duncan Bypass

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Duncan Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Duncan Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    813 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 35 South: Dallas

    1434 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    26.1 mi · 26 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Madill, Ardmore

    1353 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wiggs Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Oakland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duncan Bypass
57.7 mi · 44%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
26.1 mi · 20%
Southeast Lee Boulevard
22.7 mi · 17%
US 70 East
19.2 mi · 15%
East Gore Boulevard
0.8 mi · 1%
I 35 South
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

26.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tatums
01h 13m from Lawton
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Oakland?

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tatums is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Lawton and 65.2 miles from Oakland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Tatums

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Pauls Valley

36 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

46 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

60 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

82 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 97.6 mi (157.08 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 Oakland

Human settlement in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,161
Coordinates34.1001000, -96.7938900
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Oakland (-96.79389, 34.1001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.63 $21.28 $42.55
Diesel $5.42 $24.91 $49.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Oakland. The current time is 22:01:39.

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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.