How far is Lawton, OK from Watonga, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Watonga, OK is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Watonga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Watonga.
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Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
136 m · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
56 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
147 m · 12 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
2519 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
1974 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 37 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
1738 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha
74 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Choctaw Avenue
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Turn right
17 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
1824 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
1481 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
147 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Russworm Street
1821 ft · 50 sec · West Russworm Street
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Turn left onto South Noble Avenue
1285 ft · 47 sec · South Noble Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Noble Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Watonga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Watonga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Watonga?
The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Minco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Lawton and 60.5 miles from Watonga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Watonga.
Stop Ideas Near Minco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Watonga. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.46 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 Watonga
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,842 |
| Coordinates | 35.8447700, -98.4131300 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watonga (-98.41313, 35.84477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.17 | $32.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.19 | $36.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
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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