How far is Lawton, OK from Seminole, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Seminole, OK is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
126.5 mi
02h 27m
Flight
106.32 mi
171.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.32 mi
Kilometers
171.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.5 mi
Kilometers
203.58 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seminole
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-19T03:12
Arrive Seminole
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Bridge Creek
OK

Human settlement in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
63.2 mi
01h 13m
To Seminole
63.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    800 ft · 10 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Southeast 44th Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    822 ft · 11 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 51 sec · McCall Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 9 East: Tecumseh

    27.5 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1614 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    12.8 mi · 15 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Wrangler Boulevard West

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wrangler Boulevard West

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Milt Phillips Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Milt Phillips Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    46 m · 3 sec · East Broadway Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
52.7 mi · 42%
OK 9 East
34.3 mi · 27%
East Walnut Street
12.8 mi · 10%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
7.81 mi · 6%
Southeast 44th Street
5.94 mi · 5%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 4%
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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridge Creek
01h 13m from Lawton
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawton and Sunny near Seminole.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Bridge Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Lawton and 63.3 miles from Seminole.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawton and Sunny near Seminole.

Stop Ideas Near Bridge Creek

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

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

RAIL

Norman

27 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

72 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Seminole. Straight-line distance: 106.32 mi (171.1 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Seminole

City in Oklahoma

Population7,035
Coordinates35.2245200, -96.6705700
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Seminole (-96.67057, 35.22452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.78
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.89 $33.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.63 $20.63 $41.26
Diesel $5.42 $24.15 $48.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Seminole. The current time is 03:12:42.

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.