How far is Yale, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Yale, OK to Lawton, OK is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.36 mi
02h 38m
Flight
141.06 mi
227.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.06 mi
Kilometers
227.02 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.36 mi
Kilometers
269.34 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sat, May 30, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Yale
Sat, May 30, 10:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yale
2026-05-30T05:12
Arrive Lawton
Sat, May 30, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yale
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
Warr Acres
OK

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Yale
84.2 mi
01h 19m
To Lawton
83.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    681 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Chicago Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Chicago Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8 mi · 9 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Morton Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · East 116th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2453 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.5 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yale 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 36%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 14%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 12%
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial
10.3 mi · 6%
Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway
8.37 mi · 5%
East 116th Street
8.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

60.9 mi · 01h 02m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warr Acres
01h 19m from Yale
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yale 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 Yale to Lawton?

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Warr Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.2 miles from Yale and 83.1 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Yale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Warr Acres

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

11 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
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Norman

37 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

43 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 141.06 mi (227.02 km).

Yale

#1 Yale

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,215
Coordinates36.1142300, -96.6991900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.699271, 36.114238)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.36 L · about $22.38
Round trip
$44.76
11.82 gal · 44.72 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.38 $44.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.17 $50.34
Premium $4.63 $27.33 $54.67
Diesel $5.42 $32.00 $64.01

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Yale and Lawton. The current time is 05:12:04.

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.