Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
120.7 mi
194 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
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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Ada, OK
Zsolt Bodnár
The drive from Lawton, OK to Ada, OK covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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, Chickasaw Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.5 miles on OK 7. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.87 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.4 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 120.7 miles, with most of the trip on OK 7 and Southeast Lee Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.5 miles on OK 7.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and Southeast Lee Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 120.7 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 24.6 miles (OK 7): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward OK 7 East: Duncan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto OK 7 / Southeast Lee Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto OK 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 7 / Duncan Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 7 | 55.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| Southeast Lee Boulevard | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Duncan Bypass | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| OK 1 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Gore Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Ada, OK.
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
Continue on East Gore Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
Continue on I 44; US 277; US 281
Take the exit
Merge onto OK 7
Take the exit onto OK 7
Merge onto OK 7
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 7
Continue on OK 7
Continue on OK 7
Continue on OK 7
Continue on OK 7
Turn left onto OK 7 Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 9m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ada, OK than in the middle of the route.
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 120.7 miles and 2h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.4 mi from Lawton, OK · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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.
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ada, 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 Ada, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.87 one way
$37.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.72 | $41.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.65 | $53.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.72 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lawton on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Ada on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
58°F
Davis, OK
60 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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