How far is Stratford, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Stratford, OK to Lawton, OK is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratford and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratford and Lawton.
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Start on East Smith Street
2463 ft · 1 min · East Smith Street
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Turn left onto Forrest Avenue
17.3 mi · 21 min · Forrest Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1638 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
3.7 mi · 4 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Turn right
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
27 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
23.2 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue
150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue
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Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street
1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue
132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn right 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 Stratford 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.
Chickasaw Turnpike
Continue straight
27 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Stratford and Sunny near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stratford to Lawton?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Ratliff City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Stratford and 41.3 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Stratford and Sunny near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Ratliff City
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 Ratliff City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 82.31 mi (132.46 km).
#1 Stratford
Town in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 34.7967500, -96.9594600 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.00 | $32.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
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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