Origin
Lawton, OK
Morning in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Ardmore, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
108.3 mi
174 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawton, OK
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Ardmore, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawton, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 7, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Southeast Lee Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46 miles on OK 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.93 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
54.1 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 108.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lawton, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m, 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 20 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 46 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 108.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (OK 7 / Duncan Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward OK 7 East: Duncan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward OK 7 East: Duncan
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard
Merge onto OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
OK 7 / Duncan Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 7 / Duncan Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
82.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
106.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward Ardmore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward Ardmore
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 7 | 46 mi | 52m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 23.9 mi | 23m |
| Southeast Lee Boulevard | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| Duncan Bypass | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| West Broadway Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Gore Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 7
— 46 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Continue on East Gore Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Gore Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
4
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
5
Continue on I 44; US 277; US 281
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 36A
Toward OK 7 East: Duncan
Use the sharp right lane.
7
Merge onto OK 7
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Southeast Lee Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto OK 7
429 ft
·
11 sec
·
OK 7
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto OK 7
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Duncan Bypass
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 7
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Duncan Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 7
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
OK 7
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
12
Continue on OK 7
13 mi
·
15 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 7
24 mi
·
27 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 7
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35
24 mi
·
23 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 31A
Toward Ardmore
Use the sharp right lane.
18
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right
51 ft
·
2 sec
20
Arrive at destination
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 54.1 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46 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 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lawton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Lawton, OK
This is one driving day of about 108.3 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Lawton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 7 for about 46 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.1 mi from Lawton, OK · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ardmore, OK
The final approach into Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, 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
$16.93 one way
$33.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.37 | $5.20 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Ardmore, OK
Morning in Ardmore on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Hennepin, OK
54 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m 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 Lawton, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 108.3 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 7, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Southeast Lee Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.1 miles from Lawton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.93 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 108.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles (OK 7 / Duncan Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lawton, OK to Ardmore, 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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