Connecting Kingston to Lawton is a straightforward 139.4-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains that typically takes about 2 hours and 41 minutes. Because this is a compact drive, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. The route relies heavily on OK 7, US 70, and the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway to move you efficiently between points. Whether you are heading west for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused transit provides a reliable path through the heart of the state.
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
69.7 miles from Kingston, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 7
81.2 mi
1h 32m
US 70
30.6 mi
39m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
26 mi
26m
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
Longest stretch:
OK 7
— 81.2 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
153 ft·10 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
0.3 mi·37 sec·US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi·14 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi·46 sec·US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 70
7.2 mi·10 min·US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 70
22 mi·26 min·US 70
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35; US 70
26 mi·26 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 55Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, SulphurUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto OK 7
5.8 mi·6 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on OK 7
27 mi·30 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OK 7
2.5 mi·2 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on OK 7
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 7
17 mi·19 min·OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto OK 7
23 mi·26 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi·21 sec·Southwest Lee Boulevard
18
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi·50 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft·14 sec·Southwest F Avenue
20
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southwest 1st Street
21
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft·10 sec·Southwest C Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·29 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
23
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 2-hour and 41-minute trek to stretch your legs and ensure you stay alert. Given that the longest uninterrupted segment spans over 81 miles, fill your tank before you leave Kingston to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially since your total estimated cost is around $21. Use the simplicity of the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway to your advantage by keeping a steady speed, as the route is designed for straightforward, efficient travel between these two Great Plains communities.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from Kingston, OK, or about 1h 20m 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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, OK
This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Kingston, 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.
The midpoint is around 69.7 miles from Kingston, 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 139.4
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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip|~12m in|US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30.4 mi into trip|~38m in|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
5
30.6 mi into trip|~39m in|I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 35; US 70 / World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
56.6 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
$21.79 one way
$43.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.93
$47.86
premium
$4.89
$26.83
$53.65
diesel
$5.61
$30.78
$61.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.8
0
$14.64
$6.69
Efficient EV
34.9
0
$12.20
$5.58
EV Truck/SUV
55.8
0
$19.52
$8.92
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 15, 2026
Origin
Kingston, OK
Night
in Kingston on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Night
in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Sulphur, OK
70 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
16 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
2h 41m 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.
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 52.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as 80% of your travel time is spent on major highways. The personality of this drive is dominated by a long, consistent stretch of 81.2 miles on OK 7, which allows you to maintain a steady pace across the landscape. While you will experience a mix of road types, the highway-focused profile ensures you cover ground quickly rather than navigating through slower, technical local roads. Behind the wheel, you will notice a seamless transition as you traverse the plains, keeping your focus on the road ahead. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who prefer predictable, high-speed transit over winding backroads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and US 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 13 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 (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Kingston, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Sulphur.
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: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
