How far is Oklahoma County, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Oklahoma County, OK to Lawton, OK is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
97.01 mi
01h 27m
Flight
85.64 mi
137.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.64 mi
Kilometers
137.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.01 mi
Kilometers
156.12 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sun, Apr 12, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma County
Sun, Apr 12, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma County
2026-04-12T09:36
Arrive Lawton
Sun, Apr 12, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oklahoma County
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chickasha
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Oklahoma County
48.2 mi
00h 43m
To Lawton
48.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma County and Lawton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Air Depot Boulevard

    46 m · 7 sec · North Air Depot Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wilshire Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 8 min · East Wilshire Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 South, I 44 West: Oklahoma City, Downtown

    1502 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    2022 ft · 29 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma County 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 63%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 24%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 5%
East Wilshire Boulevard
2.83 mi · 3%
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
Bill W. Burgess
1.25 mi · 1%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 43m from Oklahoma County
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma County and 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 Oklahoma County to Lawton?

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Chickasha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Oklahoma County and 48.8 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Chickasha

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

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

RAIL

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

53 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
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Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma County and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 85.64 mi (137.82 km).

Oklahoma County

#1 Oklahoma County

County in Oklahoma, United States

Population804,041
Coordinates35.5515200, -97.4072000
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North Air Depot Boulevard (-97.407073, 35.551521)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.57 $29.13
Premium $4.63 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.42 $18.52 $37.04

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma County and Lawton. The current time is 09:36:25.

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.