How far is Lexington, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Lexington, OK to Lawton, OK is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.34 mi
01h 20m
Flight
66.08 mi
106.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.08 mi
Kilometers
106.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.34 mi
Kilometers
127.69 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sat, May 30, 7:34 PM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, May 30, 8:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-05-30T18:14
Arrive Lawton
Sat, May 30, 7:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Chickasha
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Lexington
45.4 mi
00h 40m
To Lawton
33.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    18 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 12 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 9 West: Chickasha

    119 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 35 North, OK 9 East

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, OK 9 East

    83 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

    732 ft · 9 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast 44th Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

    8.3 mi · 8 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Lawton

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    52.6 mi · 54 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
52.6 mi · 66%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11 mi · 14%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
8.25 mi · 10%
Southeast 44th Street
5.52 mi · 7%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 6%
North Green Avenue
2.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

52.6 mi · 00h 54m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 40m from Lexington
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Chickasha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Lexington and 33.9 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Chickasha

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

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

RAIL

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

60 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

74 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 66.08 mi (106.35 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States

Population2,187
Coordinates35.0147900, -97.3355800
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-97.335638, 35.01479)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.21
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.60 $21.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.93 $23.85
Premium $4.63 $12.95 $25.90
Diesel $5.42 $15.16 $30.32

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Lawton. The current time is 18:14:08.

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.