Origin
Hobart, OK
Night in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hobart, 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
1h 18m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobart, OK
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Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
Connecting Hobart to Lawton is a straightforward 65-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two towns. Navigating the route involves a transition through local streets, specifically 13th Street, Rogers Lane, and Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard. Because the drive is short and direct, it serves as an efficient link between these two Great Plains communities without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 29.9 mi | 33m |
| US 183 | 28.1 mi | 33m |
| 13th Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Iris Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 281 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Indian Trail Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 29.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on OK 9 Business
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Iris Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 183; OK 9
28 mi
·
33 min
·
US 183; OK 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 62 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
13th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 62
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 62
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62
Toward Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Indian Trail Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Indian Trail Road
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Hobart, 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 1.8 and 64 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 183; OK 9
Turn right onto US 183; OK 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 62 Business / 13th Street
Turn left onto US 62 Business / 13th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rogers Lane
5
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Indian Trail Road
Turn right onto Indian Trail Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
$10.15 one way
$20.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Frederick, OK
32 mi in
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since this route utilizes 0% highway driving, your experience will be defined by local roads that require more focus and gear shifts than a standard turnpike run. The path remains consistent as you traverse the plains, keeping your pace steady through the local transit corridors. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of open highway, you should anticipate a more engaging, hands-on driving experience. This is a practical, functional transit route rather than a scenic bypass, so keep your eyes on the road and your navigation ready.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and US 183. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 183; OK 9.
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 64.9 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: at 1.8 miles (US 183; OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (US 62 Business / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 1.8 miles (US 183; OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (US 62 Business / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.8 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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