This 85.6-mile drive from Davis, OK, to Lawton, OK, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes to complete. You'll spend most of your time on OK 7, which makes up a significant portion of the highway travel. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $13, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Given its short duration, this drive is perfect for a day trip 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.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Davis, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 85.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 88% of the drive taking place on main roads like OK 7, East Main Street, and Southwest 2nd Street. You'll encounter one long, uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles on OK 7, allowing for a steady pace. The road primarily features a highway profile, suggesting mostly open driving with minimal city traffic interruptions. This character means you can settle in and enjoy the straightforward journey between Davis and Lawton.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and East Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 7 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m 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 (OK 7 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles (OK 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles (US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 7 / East Main Street
Depart onto OK 7 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|OK 7
Turn left onto OK 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
85.4 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
85.6 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 7
75.4 mi
1h 26m
East Main Street
8.9 mi
10m
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
Southwest Gore Boulevard
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
OK 7
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davis, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on OK 7
8.9 mi·10 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 7
27 mi·30 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 7
2.5 mi·2 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on OK 7
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 7
17 mi·19 min·OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 7
23 mi·26 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi·21 sec·Southwest Lee Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi·50 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
9
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft·14 sec·Southwest F Avenue
10
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southwest 1st Street
11
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft·10 sec·Southwest C Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·29 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
13
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility when planning your departure. Leaving anytime in the morning should get you to Lawton with plenty of daylight remaining. Since there are no specific stops noted, consider taking advantage of the flexibility by pulling over at a scenic overlook or a small town if something catches your eye. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is low, it's always wise to know where the next service station is, especially during the 75.4-mile stretch on OK 7.
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 42.8 miles from Davis, OK, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 19 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 49m 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 23m
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 Davis, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Davis, OK
This is one driving day of about 85.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Davis, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 7 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.38 one way
$26.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.69
$29.39
premium
$4.89
$16.47
$32.95
diesel
$5.61
$18.90
$37.80
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: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.49
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.98
$5.48
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Davis, OK
Evening
in Davis on Friday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 8 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Lawton, OK
Evening
in Lawton on Friday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 12 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
1h 39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Davis, OK to Lawton, OK covers 85.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 7, East Main Street, Southwest 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.8 miles from Davis, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.38 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 is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 7 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.1 miles (OK 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles (US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Davis, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
