How far is Oilton, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Oilton, OK to Lawton, OK is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
171.36 mi
02h 44m
Flight
144.1 mi
231.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.1 mi
Kilometers
231.9 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.36 mi
Kilometers
275.77 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Oilton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oilton
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oilton
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
Warr Acres
OK

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Oilton
84.1 mi
01h 22m
To Lawton
87.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    50 m · 8 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South A Avenue

    1887 ft · 38 sec · South A Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    94 m · 11 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    2548 ft · 41 sec · West Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greenwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North 8th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    96 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2606 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    44.2 mi · 44 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oilton 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 36%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
44.2 mi · 26%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 14%
Veterans Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 12%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 3%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.15 mi · 2%
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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
144.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warr Acres
01h 22m from Oilton
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oilton and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Warr Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Oilton and 87.2 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oilton and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Warr Acres

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

37 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

43 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oilton and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 144.1 mi (231.9 km).

Oilton

#1 Oilton

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,011
Coordinates36.0845100, -96.5836300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-96.58363, 36.084479)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $22.91
Round trip
$45.82
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.91 $45.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.77 $51.53
Premium $4.63 $27.98 $55.96
Diesel $5.42 $32.76 $65.52

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Oilton and Lawton. The current time is 18:27:17.

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.