How far is Skiatook, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Skiatook, OK to Lawton, OK is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
212.29 mi
03h 11m
Flight
181.22 mi
291.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.22 mi
Kilometers
291.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.29 mi
Kilometers
341.64 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, May 13, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Skiatook
Thu, May 14, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skiatook
2026-05-13T20:30
Arrive Lawton
Wed, May 13, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Skiatook
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
Arcadia
OK

Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Skiatook
103.9 mi
01h 35m
To Lawton
108.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Osage Street

    15 m · 5 sec · South Osage Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East W.C. Rogers Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · East W.C. Rogers Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue

    5.5 mi · 8 min · North Cincinnati Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 46th Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · East 46th Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 36th Street North

    1660 ft · 43 sec · East 36th Street North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto L. L. Tisdale Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · L. L. Tisdale Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on L. L. Tisdale Parkway

    660 ft · 13 sec · L. L. Tisdale Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skiatook 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 41%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 29%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 11%
North Cincinnati Avenue
10.9 mi · 5%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 2%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
181.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 35m from Skiatook
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Skiatook and Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Skiatook and 108.4 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

25 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

28 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

51 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skiatook and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 181.22 mi (291.65 km).

Skiatook

#1 Skiatook

City in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population8,110
Coordinates36.3684200, -96.0013800
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: South Osage Street (-96.001297, 36.368419)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.36 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.73
14.98 gal · 56.72 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.36 $56.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.90 $63.80
Premium $4.63 $34.64 $69.28
Diesel $5.42 $40.56 $81.12

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Skiatook and Lawton. The current time is 20:30:11.

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.