How far is Stroud, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Stroud, OK to Lawton, OK is about 143.5 miles (231 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
143.52 mi
02h 09m
Flight
125.59 mi
202.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.59 mi
Kilometers
202.12 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.52 mi
Kilometers
230.97 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Stroud
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stroud
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stroud
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
Newcastle
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Stroud
71.4 mi
01h 04m
To Lawton
72.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Avenue

    43 m · 10 sec · North 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1515 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    2110 ft · 35 sec · North 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    96 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2606 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    44.2 mi · 44 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stroud 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 42%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
44.2 mi · 31%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 16%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 3%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.15 mi · 3%
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.25 mi · 1%
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
125.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newcastle
01h 04m from Stroud
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stroud and Partly Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.5 miles (231 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Stroud and 72.1 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stroud and Partly Sunny near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Newcastle

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

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

RAIL

Norman

15 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

66 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stroud and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 125.59 mi (202.12 km).

Stroud

#1 Stroud

City in Oklahoma

Population2,704
Coordinates35.7486800, -96.6580700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Avenue (-96.657693, 35.748678)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.17 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.32
10.12 gal · 38.34 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.16 $38.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.55 $43.10
Premium $4.63 $23.40 $46.81
Diesel $5.42 $27.40 $54.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stroud and Lawton. The current time is 00:54:31.

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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.