How far is McLoud, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from McLoud, OK to Lawton, OK is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
109.28 mi
01h 40m
Flight
93.1 mi
149.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.1 mi
Kilometers
149.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.28 mi
Kilometers
175.87 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Mon, May 4, 12:52 PM CDT
Return by in McLoud
Mon, May 4, 2:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McLoud
2026-05-04T11:12
Arrive Lawton
Mon, May 4, 12:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McLoud
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
Amber
OK

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

From McLoud
54.6 mi
00h 50m
To Lawton
54.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    587 ft · 19 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2531 ft · 50 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South McCloud Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South McCloud Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    1364 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

    2904 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McLoud 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 56%
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 10%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.56 mi · 7%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 5%
Southwest Expressway
3.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

60.9 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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amber
00h 50m from McLoud
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McLoud and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 McLoud to Lawton?

The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Amber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from McLoud and 54.7 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McLoud and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Amber

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

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

RAIL

Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McLoud and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 93.1 mi (149.83 km).

McLoud

#1 McLoud

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,800
Coordinates35.4359000, -97.0914200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-97.091419, 35.436009)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.6 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.24
7.72 gal · 29.2 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.62 $29.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $4.63 $17.85 $35.71
Diesel $5.42 $20.90 $41.80

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between McLoud and Lawton. The current time is 11:12:21.

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.