How far is Roland, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Roland, OK to Lawton, OK is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.36 mi
03h 57m
Flight
226.37 mi
364.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.37 mi
Kilometers
364.3 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.36 mi
Kilometers
412.57 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 PM CDT
Return by in Roland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roland
2026-04-23T10:58
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Prague
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Roland
128.1 mi
01h 58m
To Lawton
128.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Roland and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Roland Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Roland Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ray Fine Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Ray Fine Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

    1276 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

    2904 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.6 mi · 8 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 Roland 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
158 mi · 62%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 24%
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 5%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.56 mi · 3%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 2%
Southwest Expressway
3.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

83.1 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
226.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prague
01h 58m from Roland
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roland 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 Roland to Lawton?

The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Prague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Roland and 128.3 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.27 one way or $68.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roland and Partly Sunny near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Prague

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

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

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Norman

75 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Santa Fe Depot

75 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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Guthrie, OK

80 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

81 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roland and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 226.37 mi (364.3 km).

Roland

#1 Roland

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

Population4,020
Coordinates35.4212000, -94.5146600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.514689, 35.421189)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.24 L · about $34.27
Round trip
$68.54
18.1 gal · 68.48 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.27 $68.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.54 $77.09
Premium $4.63 $41.86 $83.71
Diesel $5.42 $49.01 $98.01

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 Roland and Lawton. The current time is 10:58:14.

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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.