How far is Lawton, OK from Purcell, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Purcell, OK is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
89.09 mi
01h 37m
Flight
64.74 mi
104.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.74 mi
Kilometers
104.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.09 mi
Kilometers
143.37 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Purcell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
44.6 mi
00h 48m
To Purcell
44.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.7 mi · 54 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman

    2388 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

    7.8 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

    130 m · 6 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South

    2353 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 12 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Purcell, Lexington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1475 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
52.7 mi · 59%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 13%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
7.81 mi · 9%
Southeast 44th Street
5.51 mi · 6%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 5%
North Green Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

52.7 mi · 00h 54m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 48m from Lawton
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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 44.6 miles from Lawton and 44.6 miles from Purcell.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Purcell.

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 Purcell. Straight-line distance: 64.74 mi (104.19 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Purcell

#2 Purcell

City in Oklahoma

Population6,391
Coordinates35.0136800, -97.3611400
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Purcell (-97.36114, 35.01368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.78
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.89 $23.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.37 $26.75
Premium $4.63 $14.52 $29.05
Diesel $5.42 $17.00 $34.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Purcell. The current time is 00:11:45.

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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.