Origin
Anadarko, OK
Night in Anadarko on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anadarko, OK to Lawton, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anadarko, OK
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Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
For a quick transition across the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 40.1-mile journey from Anadarko to Lawton is a straightforward trip that typically takes just 58 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend about $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The drive utilizes a mix of US 62, Coblake Street, and West Petree Road to navigate between these two communities. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, this path offers a simple, efficient way to connect two regional hubs without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 21.9 mi | 31m |
| Coblake Street | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| West Petree Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| South Mission Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 281 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Central Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| OK 9 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 21.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anadarko, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on OK 8; US 281
26 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 1st Street
2
Turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 281
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 281
93 ft
·
3 sec
·
OK 9; US 62; US 281
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 281
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mission Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 281
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Petree Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 62; US 281; OK 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 62; US 281; OK 9
7
Turn left onto US 62; US 281
10.0 mi
·
14 min
·
US 62; US 281
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on US 62; US 281
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 62; US 281
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Coblake Street
10
Continue on US 62; US 277; US 281
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 62; US 277; US 281
11
Take the ramp onto US 62; US 277; US 281
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 62; US 277; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto US 281 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 281 Business
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Anadarko, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 9; US 62; US 281 / West Central Boulevard
Turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 281 / West Central Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 9; US 62; US 281
Turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 281
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 9; US 62; US 281 / South Mission Street
Turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 281 / South Mission Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 62; US 281
Turn left onto US 62; US 281
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 281 Business
Take the exit onto US 281 Business toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lawton, OK
Night in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between rural stretches and local connectors. With a highway share of 57 percent, you will spend over half your time on the open road, specifically utilizing US 62 for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.9 miles. The remainder of the trip requires navigating through Coblake Street and West Petree Road, which provides a shift in pace from the higher-speed highway segments. This combination creates a varied feel behind the wheel, alternating between steady highway cruising and the more controlled environment of local roads. You will find that the road's personality changes as you move through these different sections, keeping the 58-minute drive engaging enough for a short haul.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 9; US 62; US 281 / West Central Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 9; US 62; US 281 / West Central Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OK 9; US 62; US 281): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OK 9; US 62; US 281 / South Mission Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lawton, OK
Full guide →Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 9; US 62; US 281 / West Central Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OK 9; US 62; US 281): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (OK 9; US 62; US 281 / South Mission Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawton, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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