How far is Wilson, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Wilson, OK to Lawton, OK is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.34 mi
02h 39m
Flight
146.99 mi
236.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.99 mi
Kilometers
236.55 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.34 mi
Kilometers
275.75 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Mon, Nov 9, 5:53 PM CST
Return by in Wilson
Mon, Nov 9, 8:33 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-11-09T15:14
Arrive Lawton
Mon, Nov 9, 5:53 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
9:30 PM CST
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
Valley Brook
OK

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

From Wilson
86.5 mi
01h 19m
To Lawton
84.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 3:00 PM CST
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Wilson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on N3920 Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · N3920 Road

  3. 3

    Continue on N3920 Road

    895 ft · 17 sec · N3920 Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Turkey Pen Hollow Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Turkey Pen Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto E1080 Road

    1992 ft · 38 sec · E1080 Road

  6. 6

    Continue on N3925 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · N3925 Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto E1085 Road

    875 ft · 19 sec · E1085 Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 196 Road

    1944 ft · 42 sec · South 196 Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 62

    1761 ft · 35 sec · Old US Highway 62

  10. 10

    Turn right onto N3930 Road

    75 m · 6 sec · N3930 Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

    2904 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
72.4 mi · 42%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 36%
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 8%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.56 mi · 4%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 3%
Southwest Expressway
3.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

72.4 mi · 01h 14m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Brook
01h 19m from Wilson
Leave By
1:12 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilson and Mostly Sunny near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Lawton?

The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Valley Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Wilson and 84.8 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilson and Mostly Sunny near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Brook

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

21 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 146.99 mi (236.55 km).

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#1 Wilson

Wilson is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5076000, -96.0347200
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilson Road (-96.034664, 35.507599)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.91
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $21.96 $43.91
Mid-grade $4.06 $24.55 $49.10
Premium $4.36 $26.37 $52.74
Diesel $5.71 $34.56 $69.12

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilson and Lawton. The current time is 15:14:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.