Origin
Lawton, OK
Night in Lawton on Thursday
Local time
10:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Meridian, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Meridian, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawton, OK to Meridian, OK covers 37.2 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Lee Boulevard, Duncan Bypass, US 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on Southeast Lee Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 37.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Lee Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 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 37.2 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: 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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.
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.
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
OK 7 / Duncan Bypass
Merge onto OK 7 / Duncan Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
OK 7 Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 7 Spur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lee Boulevard | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| Duncan Bypass | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| US 81 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| OK 7 Spur | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Gore Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Lee Boulevard
— 22.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Meridian, 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 right at fork onto OK 7 Spur
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 7 Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 81
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 81
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
US 81
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Meridian, OK
Night in Meridian on Thursday
Local time
10:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
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
43m 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 Meridian, OK covers 37.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Lee Boulevard, Duncan Bypass, US 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.82 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 37.2 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: 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.
The route from Lawton, OK to Meridian, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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