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Trip from Caddo, OK to Lawton, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
170.5 mi
274 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caddo, OK
Rodolfo Gaion
Lawton, OK
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Caddo to Lawton is 170.5 miles and takes about 3 hours 20 minutes via OK 7 and US 70, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Oklahoma, traversing rolling Great Plains landscapes. Expect an 80% highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. With a duration under four hours, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, allowing ample time for your destination upon arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.2 miles from Caddo, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 7 | 81.2 mi | 1h 32m |
| US 70 | 44.4 mi | 56m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 26 mi | 26m |
| US 69 | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 7
— 81.2 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caddo, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on Manning Avenue
19 ft
·
3 sec
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Manning Avenue
2
Turn right onto OK 22
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Buffalo Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
4
Merge onto US 69; US 75
11 mi
·
12 min
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US 69; US 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 14
Toward West Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto West Main Street
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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West Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 70
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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US 70
8
Continue on US 70
12 mi
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14 min
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 70
521 ft
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12 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
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14 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
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46 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on US 70
7.2 mi
·
10 min
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US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 70
22 mi
·
26 min
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US 70
Use the left lane.
17
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 35; US 70
26 mi
·
26 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 55
Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto OK 7
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on OK 7
27 mi
·
30 min
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OK 7
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on OK 7
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on OK 7
6.0 mi
·
6 min
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OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 7
17 mi
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19 min
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OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto OK 7
23 mi
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26 min
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OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Southwest Lee Boulevard
27
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Southwest 2nd Street
28
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft
·
14 sec
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Southwest F Avenue
29
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Southwest 1st Street
30
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft
·
10 sec
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Southwest C Avenue
31
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southwest 2nd Street
32
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
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0 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
33
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 20-minute drive time, starting your journey in the morning will comfortably allow you to reach Lawton within a single day. The 170.5-mile distance means you won't need to split this drive. There's one major highway segment, the longest stretch being 81.2 miles on OK 7, so plan a brief stop around the halfway point if needed for fuel or a stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $27, and services might be spaced out on certain highway sections.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.2 miles from Caddo, OK, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.2 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Caddo, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caddo, OK
This is one driving day of about 170.5 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Caddo, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OK 7 for about 81.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.2 miles from Caddo, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before OK 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.5 mi from route
Elmer Thomas Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lawton, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+15805813400
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 87.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward West Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward West Main Street
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
61.4 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
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US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
8
87.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55
Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.66 one way
$53.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.27 | $58.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.64 | $75.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.90 | $8.18 |
| Efficient EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.92 | $6.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.87 | $10.91 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Caddo, OK
Late night in Caddo on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Late night in Lawton on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 20m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 82.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 80% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll encounter an 80% highway share, meaning you'll be on faster, more direct routes for most of your journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 81.2 miles along OK 7, offering a sustained period of driving. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, with the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway also playing a role in connecting these points.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.2 mi on OK 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and US 70. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 170.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Caddo, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Sulphur.
Duncan
87.7 mi in
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~1h 44m
Sulphur
87.7 mi in
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~1h 44m
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 3h 20m. Total distance: 170.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.2 miles on OK 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lawton, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lawton, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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