How far is Okemah, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Lawton, OK is about 152 miles (244.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
151.99 mi
02h 19m
Flight
131 mi
210.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131 mi
Kilometers
210.83 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.99 mi
Kilometers
244.61 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Tue, May 5, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Okemah
Tue, May 5, 10:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okemah
2026-05-05T05:41
Arrive Lawton
Tue, May 5, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okemah
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
Valley Brook
OK

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

From Okemah
75.9 mi
01h 09m
To Lawton
76.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Atlanta Street

    20 m · 5 sec · West Atlanta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1515 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Woody Guthrie Boulevard

    3066 ft · 1 min · Woody Guthrie Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1359 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    56.4 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  9. 9

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

    2904 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okemah 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 40%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
56.4 mi · 37%
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 9%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.56 mi · 5%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 3%
Southwest Expressway
3.69 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Brook
01h 09m from Okemah
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Okemah and Partly Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Valley Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Okemah and 76.1 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Okemah and Partly Sunny near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Brook

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

21 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okemah and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 131 mi (210.83 km).

Okemah

#1 Okemah

City in Oklahoma

Population3,048
Coordinates35.4325900, -96.3050100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: West Atlanta Street (-96.305005, 35.432757)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.3 L · about $20.30
Round trip
$40.60
10.72 gal · 40.6 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.30 $40.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.83 $45.66
Premium $4.63 $24.79 $49.58
Diesel $5.42 $29.02 $58.05

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Okemah and Lawton. The current time is 05:41:47.

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.