How far is Lawton, OK from Pauls Valley, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Pauls Valley, OK is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.12 mi
01h 57m
Flight
66.99 mi
107.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.99 mi
Kilometers
107.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.12 mi
Kilometers
164.34 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pauls Valley
Tue, May 26, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Tue, May 26, 8:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-05-26T04:26
Arrive Pauls Valley
Tue, May 26, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Velma
OK

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
51 mi
00h 58m
To Pauls Valley
51.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Pauls Valley.

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 35 North: Oklahoma City

    1535 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 19: Paul's Valley, Maysville

    1178 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto OK 19 East: Pauls Valley, Ada, East Central University

    56 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto West Grant Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Grant Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duncan Bypass
57.9 mi · 57%
Southeast Lee Boulevard
22.7 mi · 22%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
8.66 mi · 8%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
7.87 mi · 8%
West Grant Avenue
2.43 mi · 2%
East Gore Boulevard
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Duncan Bypass

Continue straight

24.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Velma
00h 58m from Lawton
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pauls Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Pauls Valley?

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Velma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Lawton and 51.1 miles from Pauls Valley.

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

The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pauls Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Velma

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Ardmore station

60 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

87 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Pauls Valley. Straight-line distance: 66.99 mi (107.81 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Pauls Valley

#2 Pauls Valley

City in Oklahoma

Population6,100
Coordinates34.7400800, -97.2222500
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Pauls Valley (-97.22225, 34.74008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.63 $27.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.63 $16.65 $33.30
Diesel $5.42 $19.49 $38.99

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Pauls Valley. The current time is 04:26:37.

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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.