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Lawton, OK Road Trips

With 24 routes heading out and 57 heading in, Lawton, OK works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 121 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Lawton, OK spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city and County seat of Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

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Trip Routes

81

Longest Drive

324.8 mi

Goodwell, OK

Quickest Drive

25m

Fletcher, OK

Plan Around Lawton, OK

Trips from Lawton, OK

Driving from Lawton, OK

On average, trips departing from Lawton, OK run 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 15m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 274 miles (4h 50m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Lawton, OK most often head toward Copeland, OK (273.6 mi, 4h 50m), Buffalo, OK (226.9 mi, 4h 22m), Owasso, OK (206 mi, 3h 41m), Bixby, OK (196.5 mi, 3h 31m), and Blackwell, OK (186 mi, 3h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in OK currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 121-mile trip from Lawton, OK, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 mapped routes leaving Lawton, OK and 57 routes heading into Lawton, OK, covering 81 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 274 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lawton, OK covers 274 miles and takes approximately 4h 50m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Lawton, OK runs about 121 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 121-mile trip from Lawton, OK costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lawton, OK include Copeland, OK, Buffalo, OK, Owasso, OK and Bixby, OK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Lawton, OK by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

90,662

Median Income

$53,588

Median Home Value

$134,200

Median Age

32.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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