Origin
Lawton, OK
Night in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Apache, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Apache, OK
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Trip Overview
Lawton, OK to Apache, OK is 21.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 62, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive connecting two points within Oklahoma's Great Plains region. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick hop for local errands. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making for a predictable journey. Plan for this to be a quick transit, likely with no need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| US 281 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Coblake Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 12.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Apache, 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
481 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 281 Business
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 281 Business
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 62; US 277; US 281
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62; US 277; US 281
Exit 46
Toward US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Elgin, Apache, Anadarko
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 62; US 281
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 62; US 281
11
Arrive at destination
US 62; US 281
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.2 — 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
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~0m in
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Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 281 Business / Northwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Northwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 281 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: O...
8
8.2 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 62; US 277; US 281
Take the exit onto US 62; US 277; US 281 toward US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Elgin, Apache, Anadarko
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 46
Toward US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North:...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Apache, OK
Night in Apache on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey on major roads like US 62, Pioneer Expressway, and Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.8 miles on US 62, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, characterized by efficient travel rather than winding country lanes. Expect a smooth, direct experience with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares.
86% 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: 12.8 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and Pioneer Expressway. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 281 Business / Northwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawton, OK to Apache, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Anadarko along the way.
Anadarko
8.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via US 62; US 277; US 281
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on US 62. 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 281 Business / Northwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Apache, 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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