Origin
Rush Springs, OK
Late night in Rush Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rush Springs, OK to Lawton, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
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.
Rush Springs, OK
Petr Ganaj
Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 38.5-mile drive from Rush Springs to Lawton, Oklahoma, is easily managed in under an hour, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily utilizing OK 7 and US 81, this route is largely highway-focused, accounting for 91% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for getting between these two Great Plains communities. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short hop; it's a simple point-to-point connection. The entire trip unfolds within the familiar landscape of Oklahoma's plains.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 7 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| US 81 | 12 mi | 16m |
| Rush Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 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
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush Springs, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on OK 17
212 ft
·
8 sec
·
Blakeley Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 81 Business
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rush Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 81
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue on OK 7
23 mi
·
26 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest Lee Boulevard
7
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southwest 2nd Street
8
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest F Avenue
9
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southwest 1st Street
10
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest C Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southwest 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Rush Springs, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 81 Business / Rush Avenue
Turn right onto US 81 Business / Rush Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 81
Turn left onto US 81
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
37.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Lawton, OK
Late night in Lawton on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Marlow, OK
19 mi in
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
5 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
48m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 48-minute trip, with 91% of the drive on well-maintained roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles, primarily on OK 7. While Rush Avenue marks the beginning, the bulk of your time will be spent on OK 7 and US 81. This route is designed for efficient travel, offering a consistent driving feel rather than dramatic shifts in scenery or road type.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 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 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 81 Business / Rush Avenue.
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 48m drive. You will face about 6 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 81 Business / Rush Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 48m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on OK 7. 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: near the start (US 81 Business / Rush Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.4 miles (US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawton, 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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