If you are planning to travel from Dickson to Lawton, you are looking at a 116.4-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes. This drive serves as an excellent day trip, as it is easily manageable in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through the Great Plains, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of $18. Since this is a straightforward highway-focused drive, it offers a reliable way to connect these two Oklahoma locations. Whether you are commuting or visiting for the day, the route provides a efficient, no-nonsense path across the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Dickson, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 7
81.2 mi
1h 32m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
14.4 mi
14m
US 177
7.3 mi
8m
General Street
7 mi
8m
OK 53
4.3 mi
5m
Southwest 2nd Street
0.7 mi
1m
Peter Wates Road
0.6 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 Dickson, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on US 177; OK 199
438 ft·12 sec·US 177; OK 199
2
Turn right onto US 177
7.2 mi·8 min·US 177
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 53
4.0 mi·4 min·OK 53
4
Continue on OK 53
0.6 mi·1 min·Peter Wates Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto OK 53
7.0 mi·8 min·General Street
6
Take the ramp onto OK 53
0.2 mi·32 sec·OK 53
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
7
Merge onto I 35; OK 53
14 mi·14 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 55Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, SulphurUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto OK 7
5.8 mi·6 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on OK 7
27 mi·30 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on OK 7
2.5 mi·2 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on OK 7
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 7
17 mi·19 min·OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto OK 7
23 mi·26 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi·21 sec·Southwest Lee Boulevard
16
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi·50 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft·14 sec·Southwest F Avenue
18
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southwest 1st Street
19
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft·10 sec·Southwest C Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·29 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
21
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
22
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. With no mandatory stops built into the 116.4-mile itinerary, you can easily complete the drive in one go, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting the long 81.2-mile stretch on OK 7. Since you are spending $18 on gas, topping off your tank in Dickson before you head out ensures you won't have to worry about finding service during the most isolated parts of the drive. Maintain a steady speed to keep your fuel efficiency optimal throughout the highway-heavy portions of the trip. The lack of required stops gives you the freedom to drive straight through or break up the journey at your own convenience.
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 58.2 miles from Dickson, OK, or about 1h 6m 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
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 Dickson, 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 Dickson, OK
This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Dickson, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Dickson, 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 81.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Elmer Thomas Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 116.4
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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 116.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 177
Turn right onto US 177
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
18.9 mi into trip|~23m in|OK 53
Take the ramp onto OK 53 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
5
19.2 mi into trip|~23m in|I 35; OK 53 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35; OK 53 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.6 mi into trip|~38m 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
5
116.2 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.20 one way
$36.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.98
$39.96
premium
$4.89
$22.40
$44.80
diesel
$5.61
$25.70
$51.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
Efficient EV
29.1
0
$10.19
$4.66
EV Truck/SUV
46.6
0
$16.30
$7.45
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Dickson, OK
Night
in Dickson on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Night
in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 20 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 10:42AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 10:42AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
64°F
Hennepin, OK
58 mi in
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
29 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
2h 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by highway efficiency, with approximately 80% of your time spent on major roads. Your route relies on a combination of OK 7, the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, and US 177 to keep you moving toward your destination. You will settle into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch of the drive, which covers 81.2 miles on OK 7. While this profile is geared toward highway travel, you will experience a consistent pace that makes the two-hour transit feel straightforward. It is a practical, functional road experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 177.
Driving Effort5/10
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 116.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (OK 53): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (I 35; OK 53 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,256 ft747 ft
Total Climb
972 ft
Total Descent
678 ft
Highest Point
1,256 ft
~91.5 mi in
Elevation Range
509 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dickson, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Sulphur.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 177): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (OK 53): Navigation decision point; at 19.2 miles (I 35; OK 53 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
