Origin
Lawton, OK
Night in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Burns Flat, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h
Distance
91.9 mi
148 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
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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Burns Flat, OK
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Trip Overview
This 91.9-mile drive from Lawton, OK to Burns Flat, OK is a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. Budget around $14 for fuel, making it an economical option for exploring the Great Plains region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a grounded feel of Oklahoma's landscape. You'll experience a consistent driving environment throughout this relatively short haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| E Street | 34.5 mi | 40m |
| Northwest Rogers Lane | 28.8 mi | 32m |
| 3rd Street | 7 mi | 12m |
| OK 55 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| OK 44 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| US 62 Business | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| US 183 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
E Street
— 34.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Burns Flat, 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
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 62 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 62 Business
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on US 62 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 62 Business
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 183
35 mi
·
40 min
·
E Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 183
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto OK 55
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
OK 55
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto OK 44
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 44
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
OK 44
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
OK 44
Trip Plan
Given its 2-hour duration, this route is best tackled in a single day, allowing for maximum flexibility. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon is ideal, avoiding potential rush hour traffic in Lawton. Plan for your fuel needs, as the estimated cost is $14, and consider that stops are not factored into the duration, so build in extra time if you plan to pause. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the numerous turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile; double-checking your navigation before each significant change in direction will ensure a smooth progression.
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 46 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns Flat, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lawton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Lawton, OK
This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lawton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on E Street for about 34.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46 miles from Lawton, 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 0.1 and 35.1 — 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
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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
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.
6
35.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 183 / E Street
Turn right onto US 183 / E Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.37 one way
$28.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.77 | $31.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Burns Flat, OK
Night in Burns Flat on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Hobart, OK
46 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 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 on this route, with only about 20% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent navigating E Street, Northwest Rogers Lane, and 3rd Street, which form the backbone of this trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.5 miles on E Street. This drive doesn't feature long, monotonous highway segments; instead, it's characterized by more frequent directional changes, keeping you engaged with the local road network.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on E Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
About the Cities
Starting in Lawton, OK
Full guide →Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 91.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on E Street. 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 (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 Burns Flat, 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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