How far is Watonga, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Watonga, OK to Lawton, OK is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watonga and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watonga and Lawton.
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Start on North Noble Avenue
1285 ft · 51 sec · North Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto West Russworm Street
1821 ft · 54 sec · West Russworm Street
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Turn left onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Continue straight
2547 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
2246 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1174 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1605 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasaw
1485 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 81 South: Chickasaw
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto I 44 West: Lawton
1594 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 36 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 Watonga 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.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 00h 36m
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 Watonga 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 Watonga to Lawton?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Minco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Watonga and 40.1 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Watonga and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Minco
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 Minco.
Santa Fe Depot
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Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watonga and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.46 km).
#1 Watonga
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,842 |
| Coordinates | 35.8447700, -98.4131300 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.41 | $26.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.08 | $30.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
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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