How far is Sulphur, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Sulphur, OK to Lawton, OK is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
94.34 mi
01h 41m
Flight
81.21 mi
130.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.21 mi
Kilometers
130.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.34 mi
Kilometers
151.83 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur
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
Velma
OK

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Sulphur
47.1 mi
00h 50m
To Lawton
47.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue

    26 m · 9 sec · West Vinita Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    583 ft · 17 sec · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    17.6 mi · 24 min · West Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard

    996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue

    150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue

    132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur and Lawton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Avenue
69.8 mi · 74%
Southwest 2nd Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Southwest 1st Street
0.23 mi
Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.19 mi
West 1st Street
0.11 mi
Southwest F Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

West Broadway Avenue

Continue straight

27 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Velma
00h 50m from Sulphur
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sulphur and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Velma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Sulphur and 47.2 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sulphur and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Velma

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

52 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

60 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

87 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.7 km).

Sulphur

#1 Sulphur

City in Oklahoma

Population4,990
Coordinates34.5078700, -96.9683500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.968303, 34.507865)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.6 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.2 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 Sulphur and Lawton. The current time is 20:27:20.

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.