Origin
Duncan, OK
Night in Duncan on Friday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duncan, OK to Lawton, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duncan, OK
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Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
Duncan, OK to Lawton, OK is 32.2 miles and takes about 41m via OK 7 and US 81, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Oklahoma towns. You'll spend most of your time on highways, so expect a consistent pace. Consider this trip when you need an efficient way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey utilizing major roads like OK 7 and US 81. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 23.2 miles on OK 7, offering a good segment of uninterrupted driving. The character is largely consistent, dominated by high-speed roads designed for efficient travel. Expect a smooth, predictable experience as you navigate through the Oklahoma landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and US 81. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 7A / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 (OK 7A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 7A / West Main Street
Turn right onto OK 7A / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 81
Turn right onto US 81
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
32 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 7 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| US 81 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Southwest 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 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 Duncan, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on North 9th Street
154 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 9th Street
2
Turn right onto OK 7A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 81
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 81
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 81
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 81
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 81
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on OK 7
23 mi
·
26 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest Lee Boulevard
10
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southwest 2nd Street
11
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest F Avenue
12
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southwest 1st Street
13
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest C Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southwest 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
16
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Lawton on Friday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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
41m 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 Duncan, OK to Lawton, OK covers 32.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 7, US 81, 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 16.1 miles from Duncan, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.03 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 32.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 (OK 7A / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Duncan, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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