How far is Walters, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Walters, OK to Lawton, OK is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.76 mi
00h 27m
Flight
17.83 mi
28.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.83 mi
Kilometers
28.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.76 mi
Kilometers
39.85 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Walters
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walters
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Walters
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Geronimo
OK

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

From Walters
12.4 mi
00h 13m
To Lawton
12.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 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 Walters and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    842 ft · 42 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Missouri Avenue

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East Missouri Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 44 East: Lawton

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    771 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 10 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2427 ft · 30 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Gore Boulevard

    1426 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Gore Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Gore Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    1280 ft · 31 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street

    52 m · 12 sec · Northwest 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
10.2 mi · 41%
Pioneer Expressway
6.54 mi · 26%
East Missouri Avenue
5.69 mi · 23%
East Gore Boulevard
0.64 mi · 3%
I 44 East
0.46 mi · 2%
Gore Boulevard
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

10.2 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geronimo
00h 13m from Walters
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Walters 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 Walters to Lawton?

The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Geronimo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Walters and 12.4 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Geronimo

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Geronimo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Carnegie Hall Library
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Carnegie Hall Library

Lawton , OK
5th & B Ave, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Lawton City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Lawton City Hall

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 3.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Lawton Water Department

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 1.7/5 54 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Geronimo.

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Purcell

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

Norman

119 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walters and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 17.83 mi (28.69 km).

Walters

#1 Walters

City in Oklahoma

Population2,357
Coordinates34.3598100, -98.3078300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-98.307551, 34.359812)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.29
Round trip
$6.59
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.29 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.71 $7.41
Premium $4.63 $4.02 $8.05
Diesel $5.42 $4.71 $9.42

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 Walters and Lawton. The current time is 21:49:50.

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.