How far is Verdigris, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Verdigris, OK to Lawton, OK is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.77 mi
03h 10m
Flight
188.99 mi
304.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.99 mi
Kilometers
304.15 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.77 mi
Kilometers
337.6 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Return by in Verdigris
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verdigris
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Verdigris
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arcadia
OK

Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Verdigris
104.5 mi
01h 35m
To Lawton
105.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 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 Verdigris and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    99 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2917 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

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

  9. 9

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

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Verdigris 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 41%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 29%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 11%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 7%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 2%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.15 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 35m from Verdigris
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Verdigris 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 Verdigris to Lawton?

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Verdigris and 105.3 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 189 miles (304.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

25 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

51 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verdigris and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 188.99 mi (304.15 km).

Verdigris

#1 Verdigris

Human settlement in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population4,724
Coordinates36.2348200, -95.6910900
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: CR E540 (-95.691089, 36.234963)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.02 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.05
14.8 gal · 56.04 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.02 $56.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.52 $63.03
Premium $4.63 $34.23 $68.45
Diesel $5.42 $40.07 $80.14

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 Verdigris and Lawton. The current time is 00:07:49.

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.