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Trip from Lawton, OK to Lone Grove, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

93.8 mi

151 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city and County seat of Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

Lawton, OK

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Downtown Lone Grove, OK, OK

Lone Grove, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawton, OK to Lone Grove, OK covers 93.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on OK 7, Southeast Lee Boulevard, OK 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.9 miles on OK 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.66 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

46.9 miles from Lawton, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 7 24.9 mi 28m
Southeast Lee Boulevard 22.6 mi 25m
OK 76 20.2 mi 35m
Duncan Bypass 11.8 mi 13m
Tom Tipps Highway 9.5 mi 11m
US 70 2.6 mi 3m
East Gore Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OK 7 — 24.9 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Lone Grove, 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

11 mi · 12 min · OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Continue on OK 76

20 mi · 35 min · OK 76
15

Turn left onto US 70; OK 76

9.5 mi · 11 min · Tom Tipps Highway
Toward US 70 East, OK 76 South: Ardmore Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 70

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 70
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto North Newport Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Newport Road
18

Turn right onto Ash Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Ash Street
19

Arrive at destination

Ash Street

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 46.9 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 21 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.9 miles or 54m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lone Grove, 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 93.8 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 24.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Bray, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bray, OK

47 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

Central High, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Duncan, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.9 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 81.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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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.
5
24.6 mi into trip | ~28m in | OK 7

Take the exit onto OK 7

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right 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.
6
81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 70; OK 76 / Tom Tipps Highway

Turn left onto US 70; OK 76 / Tom Tipps Highway toward US 70 East, OK 76 South: Ardmore

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 70 East, OK 76 South: Ardmore

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.66 one way

$29.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.10 $32.20
premium $4.89 $18.05 $36.10
diesel $5.61 $20.71 $41.42

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: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.85 $4.50
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.21 $3.75
EV Truck/SUV 37.5 0 $13.13 $6.00

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lawton, OK

Afternoon in Lawton on Saturday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lone Grove, OK

Afternoon in Lone Grove on Saturday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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 1m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 93.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

93.8 mi in 2h 1m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: OK 7.

51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on OK 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 93.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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 24.6 miles (OK 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on OK 7. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lone Grove, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 24.6 miles (OK 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lone Grove, OK before heading back.

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.

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