Road Trips from Lawton, OK
Planning a weekend escape from Lawton? You've got options ranging from quick half-day drives to longer explorations. Most of the nearby destinations feature flat terrain and have parks accessible, with one notable exception offering a different park system. You can choose between mostly highway routes for speed or mixed surfaces for a bit more variety. Consider how much time you have and whether a specific park nearby appeals most.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
2.9h
With Parks Nearby
11
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
McCord, OK
3h 24m191.6 mi one way
This 191.6-mile drive to McCord, OK, offers a drive score of 10 with a mix of highway and surface roads, taking about 3.4 hours. It features mostly flat terrain and proximity to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. It's a solid choice if you want a bit more driving time than some shorter options.
Oilton, OK
3h 9m168 mi one way
At 168 miles and 3.2 hours, Oilton, OK, is a good option with a drive score of 9. This route is primarily highway, with flat terrain. Like many other nearby destinations, it offers access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. It's shorter than the McCord trip.
Holdenville, OK
2h 56m145.8 mi one way
This 145.8-mile drive to Holdenville, OK, is one of the shorter options at 2.9 hours, with a drive score of 9. It's mostly highway driving on flat terrain. You'll have access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. It’s a quicker trip than heading to McCord or Oilton.
Mannford, OK
3h 21m182.7 mi one way
Mannford, OK, is 182.7 miles away and takes 3.4 hours, rated with a drive score of 8. The route is mostly highway with flat terrain. You can visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial. This is comparable in time to the McCord route but leans more heavily on highway.
Sand Springs, OK
3h 22m187.5 mi one way
This 187.5-mile trip to Sand Springs, OK, will take around 3.4 hours with a drive score of 8. It's predominantly highway driving across flat terrain. Similar to many other routes, it provides access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. It's a bit longer than the Holdenville option.
Weekend trip
Sallisaw, OK
4h 11m238.8 mi one way
Sallisaw, OK, is a longer haul at 238.8 miles, requiring 4.2 hours. It boasts a drive score of 10 and uses mixed highway and surface roads over mostly flat terrain. You can also visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial. This is one of the longer, higher-rated drives available.
Fort Gibson, OK
4h 2m227.1 mi one way
Journey 227.1 miles to Fort Gibson, OK, over 4 hours with a drive score of 9. This route mixes highway and surface roads on flat terrain. It also offers access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. It’s a longer drive than Holdenville but offers a higher drive score.
Arkoma, OK
4h 38m263 mi one way
Arkoma, OK, is the furthest destination at 263 miles, taking 4.6 hours with a drive score of 9. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads across flat terrain. You can also access the Oklahoma City National Memorial. This is the longest drive among the options presented.
Broken Bow, OK
5h 11m269.2 mi one way
This 269.2-mile drive to Broken Bow, OK, takes the longest at 5.2 hours, with a drive score of 9. It primarily uses surface roads and features mostly flat terrain. Notably, this route offers access to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, unlike most other picks. It's the longest drive by time.
Barnsdall, OK
4h 14m227.3 mi one way
Barnsdall, OK, is 227.3 miles away, taking 4.2 hours with a drive score of 8. This route is mostly highway with flat terrain. It provides access to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. It's similar in distance and time to the Fort Gibson option but uses more highway.
Browse by Mood
Sallisaw, OK
4h 11m238.8 mi one way
McCord, OK
3h 24m191.6 mi one way
Fort Gibson, OK
4h 2m227.1 mi one way
Oilton, OK
3h 9m168 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Flat terrain and parks like the Oklahoma City National Memorial are accessible year-round. Spring offers mild temperatures for enjoying the drive.
Summer
Flat terrain and parks are available. Summer offers longer daylight hours for the drive, though temperatures can be high.
Fall
Flat terrain and parks are accessible. Fall provides cooler weather for the drives, with the Oklahoma City National Memorial as a nearby point of interest.
Winter
The mostly flat terrain and park access remain constant. Winter drives are possible, though check conditions for mixed highway and surface routes.
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