How far is Perkins, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Perkins, OK to Lawton, OK is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
142.7 mi
02h 12m
Flight
121.45 mi
195.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.45 mi
Kilometers
195.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.7 mi
Kilometers
229.66 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Return by in Perkins
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perkins
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perkins
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
Newcastle
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Perkins
70.5 mi
01h 06m
To Lawton
72.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2453 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left 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 Perkins 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 43%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 16%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 14%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 7%
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
5.79 mi · 4%
Sammy Davis
5.79 mi · 4%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcastle
01h 06m from Perkins
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Perkins 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 Perkins to Lawton?

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Perkins and 72.2 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newcastle

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

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

RAIL

Norman

15 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

26 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perkins and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 121.45 mi (195.46 km).

Perkins

#1 Perkins

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population2,801
Coordinates35.9739400, -97.0336400
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-97.033712, 35.97394)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.17
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.09 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.47 $42.93
Premium $4.63 $23.31 $46.62
Diesel $5.42 $27.29 $54.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Perkins and Lawton. The current time is 02:16:03.

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.