How far is Mannford, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
182.91 mi
02h 49m
Flight
155.73 mi
250.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.73 mi
Kilometers
250.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.91 mi
Kilometers
294.36 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Mon, Jun 1, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Mannford
Mon, Jun 1, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mannford
2026-05-31T23:05
Arrive Lawton
Mon, Jun 1, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mannford
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
Lake Aluma
OK

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

From Mannford
91.5 mi
01h 24m
To Lawton
91.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Basin Road

    2446 ft · 51 sec · Basin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 337th West Avenue

    7 mi · 12 min · South 337th West Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West South 181 Street

    25 m · 7 sec · West South 181 Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 337th West Avenue

    1010 ft · 23 sec · South 337th West Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    759 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1470 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City

    1967 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mannford 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
61.4 mi · 34%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 33%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 13%
South 337th West Avenue
9.78 mi · 5%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 3%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

61.4 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Aluma
01h 24m from Mannford
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mannford and Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Mannford and 91.4 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mannford and Sunny near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

59 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mannford and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 155.73 mi (250.62 km).

Mannford

#1 Mannford

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population3,180
Coordinates36.1334100, -96.3544600
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Basin Road (-96.354374, 36.133377)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.85
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.43 $48.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $4.63 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.42 $34.93 $69.85

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Mannford and Lawton. The current time is 23:05:01.

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.