How far is Purcell, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Purcell, OK to Lawton, OK is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purcell and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purcell and Lawton.
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Start on West Washington Street
1475 ft · 29 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11 mi · 12 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
119 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 35 North, OK 9 East
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, OK 9 East
83 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road
732 ft · 9 sec · West Adkins Hill Road
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Continue on Southeast 44th Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
8.3 mi · 8 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Lawton
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
52.6 mi · 54 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 Purcell 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.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
52.6 mi · 00h 54m
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 leaving Purcell and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Purcell to Lawton?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 44.7 miles from Purcell and 33.2 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Purcell and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Chickasha
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 Chickasha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purcell and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 64.74 mi (104.19 km).
#1 Purcell
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,391 |
| Coordinates | 35.0136800, -97.3611400 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
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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