How far is Sayre, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Sayre, OK to Lawton, OK is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.69 mi
01h 56m
Flight
85.05 mi
136.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.69 mi
Kilometers
181.36 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sat, May 16, 10:38 PM CDT
Return by in Sayre
Sun, May 17, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sayre
2026-05-16T20:41
Arrive Lawton
Sat, May 16, 10:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sayre
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
Altus
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Sayre
56.3 mi
00h 58m
To Lawton
56.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
100°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bank 21

    13 mi · 19 min · Bank 21

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    153 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Lincoln Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward OK 6 South: Blair

    60 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Tamarack Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Tamarack Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Veterans Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1694 ft · 35 sec · East Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway

    45 mi · 50 min · Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane

    7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Indian Trail Road

    542 ft · 20 sec · Indian Trail Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    992 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    1.4 km · 60 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sayre and Lawton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial High
45 mi · 40%
Bank 21
29.7 mi · 26%
OK 6 South
14.2 mi · 13%
East Lincoln Street
7.52 mi · 7%
Rogers Lane
7.02 mi · 6%
South 4th Street
3.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial High

Continue on Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway

45 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altus
00h 58m from Sayre
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sayre and Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sayre to Lawton?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Altus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Sayre and 56.4 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sayre and Sunny near Lawton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sayre and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 85.05 mi (136.87 km).

Sayre

#1 Sayre

City in Oklahoma

Population4,435
Coordinates35.2911600, -99.6401000
Altitude551
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: US Historic 66 (-99.639993, 35.291161)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.05 L · about $15.07
Round trip
$30.14
7.96 gal · 30.1 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.07 $30.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.95 $33.90
Premium $4.63 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $5.42 $21.55 $43.10

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Sayre and Lawton. The current time is 20:41:13.

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.