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Trip from Cordell, OK to Lawton, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

82.5 mi

133 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cordell, OK, OK

Cordell, OK

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city and County seat of Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

Lawton, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cordell, OK to Lawton, OK covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Glenn L. English Street, US 62, 13th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on South Glenn L. English Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.2 miles from Cordell, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 82.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Cordell, OK to Lawton, OK covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Glenn L. English Street is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 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 East Clay Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 82.5 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 (East Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles (US 62 Business / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Clay Street

Turn left onto East Clay Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street

Turn right onto US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
47.5 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 62 Business / 13th Street

Turn left onto US 62 Business / 13th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | 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
81.5 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | 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
South Glenn L. English Street 47.4 mi 55m
US 62 29.9 mi 33m
13th Street 2.9 mi 4m
US 281 Business 0.9 mi 1m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 0.9 mi <1m
Indian Trail Road 0.1 mi <1m
East Clay Street <0.1 mi <1m
Southwest Gore Boulevard <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Glenn L. English Street — 47.4 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordell, OK and Lawton, OK.

1

Start on this road

153 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Clay Street

192 ft · 12 sec · East Clay Street
3

Turn right onto US 183

47 mi · 55 min · South Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto US 62 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · 13th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Turn left onto US 62

23 mi · 25 min · US 62
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62

7.0 mi · 8 min · US 62
Toward Rogers Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Indian Trail Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Indian Trail Road
Use the right lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
9

Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281

0.9 mi · 59 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

38 ft · 0 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
12

Arrive at destination

Southwest Gore Boulevard

Trip Plan

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 41.2 miles from Cordell, OK, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 18 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.2 miles or 48m 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 21m

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 Cordell, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cordell, OK

This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cordell, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Glenn L. English Street for about 47.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.2 mi from Cordell, OK · 48m into the drive

Downtown Frederick, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frederick, OK

41 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

Hobart, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frederick, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Cordell, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.5

Lawton, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+15805813400

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.90 one way

$25.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.16 $28.32
premium $4.89 $15.88 $31.75
diesel $5.61 $18.21 $36.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.8 0 $8.66 $3.96
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.22 $3.30
EV Truck/SUV 33 0 $11.55 $5.28

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cordell, OK

Night in Cordell on Thursday

Local time

10:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Night in Lawton on Thursday

Local time

10:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Frederick, OK

41 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

24 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 37m 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 Cordell, OK to Lawton, OK covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Glenn L. English Street, US 62, 13th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Cordell, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 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 82.5 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 (East Clay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / South Glenn L. English Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles (US 62 Business / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cordell, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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