How far is Lawton, OK from Shawnee, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
117.68 mi
01h 45m
Flight
96.67 mi
155.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.67 mi
Kilometers
155.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.39 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-18T06:59
Arrive Shawnee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
58.8 mi
00h 52m
To Shawnee
58.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.7 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

    1456 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    13 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Farrall Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · South Kickapoo Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto West Main Street

    1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 52%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 14%
Southeast Expressway
13 mi · 11%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.69 mi · 7%
US 177 South
6 mi · 5%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

61.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridge Creek
00h 52m from Lawton
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 58.8 miles from Lawton and 58.9 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

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Norman

27 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Santa Fe Depot

33 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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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 Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 96.67 mi (155.58 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population31,555
Coordinates35.3272900, -96.9253000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.72
Round trip
$31.43
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.72 $31.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.67 $35.35
Premium $4.63 $19.19 $38.39
Diesel $5.42 $22.47 $44.94

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Shawnee. The current time is 06:59:51.

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.