How far is Lawton, OK from Waurika, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Waurika, OK is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
57 mi
01h 09m
Flight
37.85 mi
60.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.85 mi
Kilometers
60.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57 mi
Kilometers
91.73 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waurika
Sun, May 31, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, May 31, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-05-31T12:40
Arrive Waurika
Sun, May 31, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Duncan
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Lawton
28.5 mi
00h 34m
To Waurika
28.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East D Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    753 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East B Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · East B Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East B Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duncan Bypass
31.3 mi · 55%
Southeast Lee Boulevard
22.7 mi · 40%
East D Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
East Gore Boulevard
0.8 mi · 1%
Pioneer Expressway
0.27 mi
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Southeast Lee Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard

22.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncan
00h 34m from Lawton
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lawton and Mostly Clear near Waurika.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Lawton and 28.5 miles from Waurika.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Clear near Waurika.

Stop Ideas Near Duncan

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Purcell

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

Ardmore station

85 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Norman

93 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Waurika. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.92 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Waurika

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,865
Coordinates34.1670400, -97.9975400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Waurika (-97.99754, 34.16704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.22
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.61 $15.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.56 $17.12
Premium $4.63 $9.30 $18.59
Diesel $5.42 $10.88 $21.77

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Waurika. The current time is 12:40:22.

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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.