How far is Lawton, OK from Spiro, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Spiro, OK is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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
259.78 mi
04h 33m
Flight
218 mi
350.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218 mi
Kilometers
350.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.78 mi
Kilometers
418.07 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spiro
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-23T04:06
Arrive Spiro
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Prague
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Lawton
129.7 mi
02h 16m
To Spiro
130.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kerr Boulevard

    20 mi · 24 min · Kerr Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Ash Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · North Ash Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ash Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141 mi · 54%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 24%
Kerr Boulevard
20 mi · 8%
Southeast Expressway
13 mi · 5%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.69 mi · 3%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

75.5 mi · 01h 17m

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prague
02h 16m from Lawton
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spiro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 129.7 miles from Lawton and 130.1 miles from Spiro.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 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 Spiro.

Stop Ideas Near Prague

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

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

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Norman

75 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Santa Fe Depot

75 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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Guthrie, OK

80 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Spiro. Straight-line distance: 218 mi (350.84 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Spiro

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,154
Coordinates35.2412100, -94.6199400
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Spiro (-94.61994, 35.24121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.7 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.45
18.34 gal · 69.4 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.73 $69.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.06 $78.11
Premium $4.63 $42.41 $84.82
Diesel $5.42 $49.66 $99.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Spiro. The current time is 04:06:36.

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.