How far is Lawton, OK from Sulphur, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Sulphur, OK is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
94.49 mi
01h 53m
Flight
81.21 mi
130.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.21 mi
Kilometers
130.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.06 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Sulphur
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Velma
OK

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
47.2 mi
00h 56m
To Sulphur
47.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    911 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Gore Boulevard

    2819 ft · 52 sec · East Gore Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2714 ft · 34 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    1401 ft · 17 sec · Pioneer Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7 East: Duncan

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Southeast Lee Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    131 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Duncan Bypass

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Duncan Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Duncan Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    813 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · West 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Vinita Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · West Vinita Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duncan Bypass
69.7 mi · 74%
Southeast Lee Boulevard
22.7 mi · 24%
East Gore Boulevard
0.8 mi · 1%
Pioneer Expressway
0.27 mi
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
0.26 mi
Bill W. Burgess
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Duncan Bypass

Continue straight

24.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Velma
00h 56m from Lawton
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawton and Mostly Cloudy near Sulphur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Velma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Lawton and 47.3 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawton and Mostly Cloudy near Sulphur.

Stop Ideas Near Velma

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

52 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

60 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

87 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.7 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Sulphur

City in Oklahoma

Population4,990
Coordinates34.5078700, -96.9683500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Sulphur (-96.96835, 34.50787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 Sulphur. The current time is 22:02:47.

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.