How far is Meridian, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Meridian, OK to Lawton, OK is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Lawton.
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Start on the route
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
23.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue
150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue
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Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street
1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue
132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Lawton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
23.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Meridian and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Lawton?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central High is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Meridian and 18.6 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Meridian and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Central High
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 Central High.
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Norman
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.82 km).
#1 Meridian
Meridian is a place in Oklahoma, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4273100, -97.9780900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawton
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 93,164 |
| Coordinates | 34.6086900, -98.3903300 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.70 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.14 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $4.43 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
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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