How far is Lawton, OK from Roland, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Roland, OK is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Roland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Roland.
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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
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
1456 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
13 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Roland, Fort Smith
2140 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ray Fine Boulevard
2850 ft · 46 sec · West Ray Fine Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Roland Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Roland Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
877 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Roland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
83.2 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Lawton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Roland?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Lawton and 128.1 miles from Roland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Roland.
Stop Ideas Near Prague
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 Prague.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Roland. Straight-line distance: 226.37 mi (364.3 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 Roland
Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 4,020 |
| Coordinates | 35.4212000, -94.5146600 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roland (-94.51466, 35.4212)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.20 | $68.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.76 | $83.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.90 | $97.79 |
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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