Origin
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Clinton, OK
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
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6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Clinton, OK
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Trip Overview
This 98.6-mile drive from Lawton, OK to Clinton, OK takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate E Street and US 183, with a portion on Northwest Rogers Lane contributing to your journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $15, reflecting its manageable distance. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout. This route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma towns, ideal for those seeking a quick and economical transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Your drive will be a mixed bag, with 32% of it on highways and the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 34.5 miles on E Street. This suggests a route that balances quicker highway travel with potentially slower, more local road sections. You'll experience a varied driving environment as you transition between these different road types. The road's personality is likely one of practicality, designed for efficient travel rather than dramatic scenic changes, offering a steady pace for most of the 1 hour and 56-minute journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
E Street is the longest continuous segment at about 34.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
35.1 mi into trip
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~42m in
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US 183 / E Street
Turn right onto US 183 / E Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
98.6 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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North 6th Street
Turn right onto North 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| E Street | 34.5 mi | 40m |
| US 183 | 28.9 mi | 33m |
| Northwest Rogers Lane | 28.8 mi | 32m |
| US 62 Business | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Gary Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
E Street
— 34.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Clinton, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
447 ft
·
13 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
183 ft
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13 sec
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Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto US 62
29 mi
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32 min
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Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 62 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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US 62 Business
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on US 62 Business
1.3 mi
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2 min
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US 62 Business
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 183
35 mi
·
40 min
·
E Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 183
29 mi
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33 min
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US 183
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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West Gary Boulevard
12
Turn right onto North 6th Street
68 ft
·
1 sec
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North 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
North 6th Street
Trip Plan
Given the drive's duration of under two hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider an early morning start to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, though with only 98.6 miles, traffic is unlikely to be a major concern. Plan for one or two brief stops for fuel or a quick break, as the longest stretch without a significant road change is 34.5 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; at an estimated $15 cost, it's an affordable trip, but it's always wise to top up before heading out from Lawton. This route is straightforward, so no complex navigation is required.
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 49.3 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.5 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 59m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, 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.
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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 Lawton, OK
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on E Street for about 34.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from Lawton, OK · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49.3 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton, OK
The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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
$15.41 one way
$30.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Clinton, OK
Afternoon in Clinton on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
1h 56m 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 Clinton, OK covers 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are E Street, US 183, Northwest Rogers Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 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 $15.41 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 56m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lawton, OK to Clinton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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