How far is Oakland, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Oakland, OK to Lawton, OK is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
123.62 mi
02h 08m
Flight
97.6 mi
157.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.6 mi
Kilometers
157.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.62 mi
Kilometers
198.94 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland
2026-04-17T20:25
Arrive Lawton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland
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
Tatums
OK

Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Oakland
65.1 mi
01h 04m
To Lawton
58.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wiggs Avenue

    21.1 mi · 24 min · Wiggs Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    26 mi · 26 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur

    1472 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    32.8 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard

    996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue

    150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue

    132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
26 mi · 21%
OK 7
25.5 mi · 21%
Wiggs Avenue
21.1 mi · 17%
Southwest 2nd Street
0.72 mi · 1%
I 35
0.25 mi
Southwest 1st Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

32.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tatums
01h 04m from Oakland
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland and 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 Oakland to Lawton?

The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Tatums is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Oakland and 58.6 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tatums

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

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

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Pauls Valley

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

Ardmore station

46 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

82 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 97.6 mi (157.08 km).

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#1 Oakland

Human settlement in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,161
Coordinates34.1001000, -96.7938900
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Wiggs Avenue (-96.793896, 34.099969)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.51 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.02
8.72 gal · 33.02 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.51 $33.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $4.63 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $5.42 $23.61 $47.22

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland and Lawton. The current time is 20:25:46.

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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.