Origin
Kingston, OK
Afternoon in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, OK to Lawton, OK
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
139.4 mi
224 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, OK
Nicolas Foster
Lawton, OK
Sewupari Studio
Trip Overview
Connecting Kingston to Lawton is a straightforward 139.4-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains that typically takes about 2 hours and 41 minutes. Because this is a compact drive, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers. The route relies heavily on OK 7, US 70, and the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway to move you efficiently between points. Whether you are heading west for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused transit provides a reliable path through the heart of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.7 miles from Kingston, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as 80% of your travel time is spent on major highways. The personality of this drive is dominated by a long, consistent stretch of 81.2 miles on OK 7, which allows you to maintain a steady pace across the landscape. While you will experience a mix of road types, the highway-focused profile ensures you cover ground quickly rather than navigating through slower, technical local roads. Behind the wheel, you will notice a seamless transition as you traverse the plains, keeping your focus on the road ahead. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who prefer predictable, high-speed transit over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 81.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and US 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 13 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 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 70
Turn right onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30.4 mi into trip
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~38m in
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US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
8
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55
Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
6
138.3 mi into trip
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~2h 39m in
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US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Kingston, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Sulphur.
Duncan
56.6 mi in
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~1h 5m
Sulphur
56.6 mi in
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~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 7 | 81.2 mi | 1h 32m |
| US 70 | 30.6 mi | 39m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 26 mi | 26m |
| 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
— 81.2 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
153 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 70
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 70
7.2 mi
·
10 min
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US 70
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 70
22 mi
·
26 min
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US 70
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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US 70
Toward I 35: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35; US 70
26 mi
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26 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 55
Toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto OK 7
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on OK 7
27 mi
·
30 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OK 7
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on OK 7
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 7
17 mi
·
19 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto OK 7
23 mi
·
26 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest Lee Boulevard
18
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southwest 2nd Street
Use the none lane.
19
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest F Avenue
20
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Southwest 1st Street
21
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest C Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Southwest 2nd Street
23
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 2-hour and 41-minute trek to stretch your legs and ensure you stay alert. Given that the longest uninterrupted segment spans over 81 miles, fill your tank before you leave Kingston to avoid unnecessary detours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially since your total estimated cost is around $21. Use the simplicity of the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway to your advantage by keeping a steady speed, as the route is designed for straightforward, efficient travel between these two Great Plains communities.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.7 miles from Kingston, OK, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.2 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.7 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
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 Kingston, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Kingston, OK
This is one driving day of about 139.4 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingston, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OK 7 for about 81.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.7 mi from Kingston, OK · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 69.7 miles from Kingston, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before OK 7 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.2 miles.
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
$21.17 one way
$42.35 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.97 | $61.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Denton, TX
70 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
29 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
2h 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 Kingston, OK to Lawton, OK covers 139.4 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 7, US 70, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.7 miles from Kingston, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.17 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kingston, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Duncan and Sulphur.
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