Origin
Lawton, OK
Late night in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Comanche, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Comanche, OK
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Trip Overview
Lawton, OK to Comanche, OK is 41.5 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Southeast Lee Boulevard and US 81, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two points in Oklahoma. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a high-speed highway journey. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward hop that doesn't require extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lee Boulevard | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| Duncan Bypass | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| US 81 | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| OK 7 Spur | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Gore Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Lee Boulevard
— 22.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Comanche, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Continue on East Gore Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Gore Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
4
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
5
Continue on I 44; US 277; US 281
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 36A
Toward OK 7 East: Duncan
Use the sharp right lane.
7
Merge onto OK 7
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Southeast Lee Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto OK 7
429 ft
·
11 sec
·
OK 7
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto OK 7
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Duncan Bypass
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 7 Spur
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 7 Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 81
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
US 81
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto OK 53
81 ft
·
1 sec
·
Oak Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
OK 53
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward OK 7 East: Duncan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward OK 7 East: Duncan
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard
Merge onto OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
24.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
OK 7
Take the exit onto OK 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
OK 7 Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 7 Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
41.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
OK 53 / Oak Avenue
Turn left onto OK 53 / Oak Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Comanche, OK
Late night in Comanche on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
1 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
49m 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, with only 22% of the route on highways. You'll navigate through local roads, including Southeast Lee Boulevard for a significant stretch of 22.6 miles, before connecting to Duncan Bypass and US 81. The character of the drive shifts from more urban-feeling roads in Lawton to a more direct route as you head towards Comanche. Don't expect long stretches of uninterrupted highway; be prepared for more frequent adjustments and turns throughout the 49-minute journey.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on Southeast Lee Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (OK 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 49m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on Southeast Lee Boulevard. 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 Comanche, 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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (OK 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Comanche, 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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