Origin
Clinton, OK
Afternoon in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, OK to Lawton, OK
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
98.5 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawton, OK
Sewupari Studio
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Clinton to Lawton, you are looking at a manageable 98.5-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $15, the trip is quite economical. You will primarily navigate via North Glenn L. English Street, US 62, and North 4th Street. Since both cities are located within the same region, the environment remains consistent throughout your travel. It is a straightforward drive that works perfectly if you want to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Clinton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied as you transition between roads. You will spend about 31% of your time on highways, though the route also incorporates local stretches. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 49-mile uninterrupted segment on North Glenn L. English Street, which serves as the backbone of your travel. Because the roads shift from major thoroughfares to smaller streets, you will experience a change in pace that prevents the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Be prepared for a blend of open-road driving and the more measured speeds required on local streets.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Glenn L. English Street is the longest continuous segment at about 49 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles (US 62 Business / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 183 / North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 183 / North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
63.5 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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US 62 Business / 13th Street
Turn left onto US 62 Business / 13th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
89.4 mi into trip
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~1h 43m in
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US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rogers Lane
7
97.5 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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US 281 Business
Take the exit onto US 281 Business toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Glenn L. English Street | 49 mi | 57m |
| US 62 | 29.9 mi | 33m |
| North 4th Street | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| 13th Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| US 281 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| West Gary Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Indian Trail Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Glenn L. English Street
— 49 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on North 6th Street
68 ft
·
9 sec
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North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Gary Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 183
14 mi
·
16 min
·
North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 183
49 mi
·
57 min
·
North Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 62 Business
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
13th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 62
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 62
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62
Toward Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Indian Trail Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Indian Trail Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
10
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 281 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 281 Business
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You will not need to worry about complex stop-over logistics, as the route does not require any mandatory breaks to reach Lawton comfortably. Keep in mind that since the entire journey is under 100 miles, you can easily complete it in one go without heavy fatigue. Budgeting roughly $15 for fuel should cover your needs, but it is always wise to check your levels before leaving Clinton. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize steady pacing during your 49-mile stretch on North Glenn L. English Street to maintain a consistent arrival time.
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 49.3 miles from Clinton, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Clinton, OK
This is one driving day of about 98.5 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Glenn L. English Street for about 49 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from Clinton, OK · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Clinton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawton, OK
The final approach into Lawton, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lawton, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.96 one way
$29.92 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.49 | $32.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.88 | $43.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.79 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 55m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, OK to Lawton, OK covers 98.5 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Glenn L. English Street, US 62, North 4th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 miles from Clinton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.5 miles (US 62 Business / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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