How far is Pawhuska, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Pawhuska, OK to Lawton, OK is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pawhuska and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawhuska and Lawton.
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Start on Leahy Avenue
82 m · 14 sec · Leahy Avenue
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
75 m · 13 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto Kihekah Avenue
1348 ft · 37 sec · Kihekah Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kihekah Avenue
67 m · 9 sec · Kihekah Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
31.1 mi · 38 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
24.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
1409 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left 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 Pawhuska and Lawton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
72 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Pawhuska and Sunny near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pawhuska to Lawton?
The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Pawhuska and 116.6 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pawhuska and Sunny near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Guthrie
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 Guthrie.
Guthrie, OK
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawhuska and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 183.11 mi (294.69 km).
#1 Pawhuska
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,371 |
| Coordinates | 36.6678400, -96.3372300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $3.79 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.92 | $69.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.93 | $75.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.40 | $88.81 |
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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