How far is Stilwell, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Stilwell, OK to Lawton, OK is about 267.8 miles (431 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stilwell and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stilwell and Lawton.
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Start on West Division Street
759 ft · 27 sec · West Division Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Front Street
14.3 mi · 21 min · South Front Street
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1393 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on North Wheeler Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue
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Continue on West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
92 m · 10 sec · Kerr Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1418 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
2904 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Stilwell 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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stilwell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stilwell to Lawton?
The road trip is about 267.8 miles (431 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Stilwell and 134.1 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stilwell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
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 Cromwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stilwell and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 228.09 mi (367.08 km).
#1 Stilwell
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 4,010 |
| Coordinates | 35.8145300, -94.6285600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.25 | $80.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.71 | $87.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
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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