How far is Stillwater, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Lawton, OK is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.32 mi
02h 14m
Flight
128.34 mi
206.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.34 mi
Kilometers
206.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.32 mi
Kilometers
240.3 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Fri, May 1, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Fri, May 1, 11:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-05-01T19:27
Arrive Lawton
Fri, May 1, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
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
Moore
OK

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

From Stillwater
74.3 mi
01h 07m
To Lawton
75 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Perkins Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · South Perkins Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    770 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2453 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 41%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 16%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 13%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 7%
South Perkins Road
8.9 mi · 6%
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
5.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

60.9 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
128.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
01h 07m from Stillwater
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stillwater and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Stillwater and 75 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Stillwater and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

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

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

RAIL

Norman

14 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

38 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 128.34 mi (206.55 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Avenue (-97.05837, 36.115655)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.91
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.96 $39.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.44 $44.89
Premium $4.63 $24.37 $48.75
Diesel $5.42 $28.54 $57.07

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Lawton. The current time is 19:27:36.

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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.