How far is Tonkawa, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Tonkawa, OK to Lawton, OK is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonkawa and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonkawa and Lawton.
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Start on West Grand Avenue
21 m · 5 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Fountain Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Fountain Road
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Take the ramp left
1693 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
68.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.9 mi · 9 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 Tonkawa 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.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
68.9 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tonkawa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonkawa to Lawton?
The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Nichols Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Tonkawa and 88.4 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tonkawa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Nichols Hills
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonkawa and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 155.33 mi (249.98 km).
#1 Tonkawa
City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 36.6783700, -97.3100400 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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