How far is Tulsa, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Lawton, OK is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.23 mi
02h 44m
Flight
172.16 mi
277.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.16 mi
Kilometers
277.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.23 mi
Kilometers
307.76 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Wed, Apr 22, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-22T17:03
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
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
Lake Aluma
OK

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

From Tulsa
95.3 mi
01h 22m
To Lawton
95.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
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 Tulsa and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 20 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Frisco Avenue

    98 m · 12 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Frisco Avenue

    847 ft · 31 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 6th Street

    117 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South

    973 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 45%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 32%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 12%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 3%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.15 mi · 2%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Aluma
01h 22m from Tulsa
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tulsa 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 Tulsa to Lawton?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Tulsa and 95.9 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.56 one way or $51.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

59 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 172.16 mi (277.06 km).

Tulsa

#1 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $25.56
Round trip
$51.12
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.56 $51.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.63 $31.22 $62.44
Diesel $5.42 $36.55 $73.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Lawton. The current time is 17:03:53.

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.