How far is Lawton, OK from Sand Springs, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
187.51 mi
03h 22m
Flight
166.46 mi
267.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.46 mi
Kilometers
267.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.51 mi
Kilometers
301.77 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sand Springs
Sat, May 30, 3:44 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sat, May 30, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-05-30T12:22
Arrive Sand Springs
Sat, May 30, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Aluma
OK

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

From Lawton
93.7 mi
01h 41m
To Sand Springs
93.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Sand Springs.

  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

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs

    3248 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Marques Haynes Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

    2100 ft · 40 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on South Wilson Avenue

    2458 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard

    1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1412 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    123 m · 18 sec · East Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue

    18 m · 2 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North McKinley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
80.9 mi · 43%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 33%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 13%
Marques Haynes Highway
6.85 mi · 4%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 2%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

80.6 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Aluma
01h 41m from Lawton
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sand Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Sand Springs?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Lawton and 93.8 miles from Sand Springs.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sand Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

59 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 166.46 mi (267.89 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Sand Springs

#2 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population20,017
Coordinates36.1398100, -96.1088900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $25.07
Round trip
$50.14
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.07 $50.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.19 $56.39
Premium $4.63 $30.62 $61.24
Diesel $5.42 $35.85 $71.69

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Sand Springs. The current time is 12:22:33.

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.