How far is Tahlequah, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Lawton, OK is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213 miles (342.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tahlequah and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah and Lawton.
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Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Continue straight
717 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
1142 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
3 mi · 3 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 West: Peak Boulevard
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left
2081 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 32nd Street
19.1 mi · 21 min · South 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 23 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 Tahlequah 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.
Sunny leaving Tahlequah and Sunny near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Lawton?
The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Tahlequah and 124 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213 miles (342.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Sunny near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson
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 Johnson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tahlequah and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 213.02 mi (342.83 km).
#1 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.10 | $66.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.22 | $74.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.42 | $80.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.33 | $94.65 |
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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