How far is Ponca City, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Ponca City, OK to Lawton, OK is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponca City and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponca City and Lawton.
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Start on West Broadway Avenue
659 ft · 28 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
1152 ft · 41 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto South Waverly Street
3191 ft · 2 min · South Waverly Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
1409 ft · 34 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 · 4 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 Ponca City 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 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ponca City 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 Ponca City to Lawton?
The road trip is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Ponca City and 95.6 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ponca City and Partly Sunny near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma
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 Lake Aluma.
Santa Fe Depot
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponca City and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 162.43 mi (261.4 km).
#1 Ponca City
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 23,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.7069800, -97.0855900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.49 | $50.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.66 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.13 | $62.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.44 | $72.89 |
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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