How far is Lawton, OK from Oklahoma County, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Oklahoma County, OK is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
97.13 mi
01h 50m
Flight
85.64 mi
137.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.13 mi
Kilometers
156.31 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma County
Sun, Apr 12, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, Apr 12, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-12T11:11
Arrive Oklahoma County
Sun, Apr 12, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Chickasha
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Lawton
48.6 mi
00h 55m
To Oklahoma County
48.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Oklahoma County.

  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

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 63rd Street

    910 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Bryant Avenue

    2739 ft · 1 min · North Bryant Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 63rd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Northeast 63rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Air Depot Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Air Depot Boulevard

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wilshire Boulevard

    60 m · 9 sec · East Wilshire Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Air Depot Boulevard

    46 m · 5 sec · North Air Depot Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Air Depot Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 63%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 13%
Crosstown Expressway
5.76 mi · 6%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 5%
Northeast 63rd Street
3.14 mi · 3%
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

61.2 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 55m from Lawton
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Oklahoma County?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Chickasha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Lawton and 48.5 miles from Oklahoma County.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma County.

Stop Ideas Near Chickasha

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

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

RAIL

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

74 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Oklahoma County. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.82 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma County

#2 Oklahoma County

County in Oklahoma, United States

Population804,041
Coordinates35.5515200, -97.4072000
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Oklahoma County (-97.4072, 35.55152)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.61 $29.22
Premium $4.63 $15.86 $31.73
Diesel $5.42 $18.57 $37.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Oklahoma County. The current time is 11:11:32.

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.