This 85.6-mile drive from Davis, OK, to Lawton, OK, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes to complete. You'll spend most of your time on OK 7, which makes up a significant portion of the highway travel. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $13, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Given its short duration, this drive is perfect for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Davis, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 7
75.4 mi
1h 26m
East Main Street
8.9 mi
10m
Southwest 2nd Street
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest 1st Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest F Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest C Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest Gore Boulevard
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
OK 7
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davis, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on OK 7
8.9 mi·10 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 7
27 mi·30 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 7
2.5 mi·2 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 7
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 7
17 mi·19 min·OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 7
23 mi·26 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi·21 sec·Southwest Lee Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi·50 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
9
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft·14 sec·Southwest F Avenue
10
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southwest 1st Street
11
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft·10 sec·Southwest C Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·29 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
13
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility when planning your departure. Leaving anytime in the morning should get you to Lawton with plenty of daylight remaining. Since there are no specific stops noted, consider taking advantage of the flexibility by pulling over at a scenic overlook or a small town if something catches your eye. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is low, it's always wise to know where the next service station is, especially during the 75.4-mile stretch on OK 7.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.8 miles from Davis, OK, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
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 Davis, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Davis, OK
This is one driving day of about 85.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Davis, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 7 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Davis, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before OK 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 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.
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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 85.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 7 / East Main Street
Depart onto OK 7 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|OK 7
Turn left onto OK 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
85.4 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
85.6 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.38 one way
$26.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.69
$29.39
premium
$4.89
$16.47
$32.95
diesel
$5.61
$18.90
$37.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.49
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.98
$5.48
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Davis, OK
Late night
in Davis on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 8 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Lawton, OK
Late night
in Lawton on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 12 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 88% of the drive taking place on main roads like OK 7, East Main Street, and Southwest 2nd Street. You'll encounter one long, uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles on OK 7, allowing for a steady pace. The road primarily features a highway profile, suggesting mostly open driving with minimal city traffic interruptions. This character means you can settle in and enjoy the straightforward journey between Davis and Lawton.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.4 mi on OK 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and East Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 7 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 7 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles (OK 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles (US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 75.4 miles on OK 7. 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 7 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles (OK 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles (US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawton, OK before heading back.
