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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
52.7 mi · 54 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman
2388 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
7.8 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
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Continue on Southeast 44th Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street
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Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road
130 m · 6 sec · West Adkins Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South
2353 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11 mi · 12 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Purcell, Lexington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on North Green Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1475 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chickasha.
Norman
Purcell
Santa Fe Depot
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Purcell. Straight-line distance: 64.74 mi (104.19 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 Purcell
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,391 |
| Coordinates | 35.0136800, -97.3611400 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Purcell (-97.36114, 35.01368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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