How far is Lawton, OK from Walters, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Walters, OK is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Walters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Walters.
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Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
911 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Continue on East Gore Boulevard
2819 ft · 52 sec · East Gore Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2714 ft · 34 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 5, US 277, US 281: Geronimo, Frederick, Walters
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 5, US 277, US 281: Geronimo, Frederick, Walters
1185 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue
6 mi · 11 min · West Missouri Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
842 ft · 37 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Walters.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
9.82 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawton and Mostly Cloudy near Walters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Walters?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Geronimo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Lawton and 12.4 miles from Walters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawton and Mostly Cloudy near Walters.
Stop Ideas Near Geronimo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Carnegie Hall Library
Lawton City Hall
Lawton Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Geronimo.
Pauls Valley
Purcell
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Walters. Straight-line distance: 17.83 mi (28.69 km).
#1 Lawton
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 93,164 |
| Coordinates | 34.6086900, -98.3903300 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walters
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,357 |
| Coordinates | 34.3598100, -98.3078300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walters (-98.30783, 34.35981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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