Origin
Lawton, OK
Night in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Altus, 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 8m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawton, OK
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Altus, OK
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Trip Overview
Lawton, OK to Altus, OK is 56.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Northwest Rogers Lane, East Broadway Street, and Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two Oklahoma towns. It's a local-feeling route, so don't expect a high-speed highway experience. This trip is best suited for those looking for a quick connection between these locations without significant time commitment. Plan for a relaxed pace, as the total driving time is quite manageable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rogers Lane | 50.8 mi | 57m |
| East Broadway Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Rogers Lane
— 50.8 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Altus, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
447 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
183 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto US 62
51 mi
·
57 min
·
Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Street
8
Turn right onto US 283; OK 6
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 283; OK 6
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 62 / Northwest Rogers Lane
Merge onto US 62 / Northwest Rogers Lane
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Altus, OK
Night in Altus on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
1h 8m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through town streets and local roads for much of the 56.5-mile journey. With 0% highway share, expect a more grounded experience rather than an interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 50.8 miles on Northwest Rogers Lane, suggesting a significant portion of the drive is on this primary local artery. Be prepared for frequent adjustments and a potentially varied road surface as you transition through different sections of town.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.8 mi on Northwest Rogers Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lawton, OK to Altus, OK is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.8 miles on Northwest Rogers Lane. 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: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Altus, 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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