Origin
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Buffalo, OK
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
226.9 mi
365 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Lawton, OK
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Buffalo, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawton, OK to Buffalo, OK covers 226.9 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest 1st Street, Southwest Gore Boulevard, Northwest 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.4 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 226.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawton, OK to Buffalo, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pioneer Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 81 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Buffalo, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
482 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Street
5
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
7
Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
8
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
9
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
11
Turn slight right onto US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha
243 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha
12
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
14
Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Choctaw Avenue
15
Turn right
17 mi
·
19 min
16
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
17
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
18
Turn left onto I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
19
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
21
Turn right
482 ft
·
12 sec
22
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
23
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
24
Continue on North Broadway Avenue
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
25
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
26
Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
27
Turn left onto West Russworm Street
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Russworm Street
28
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
29
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
30
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
31
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
32
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
33
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
34
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
35
Keep slight right
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
36
Keep slight right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
37
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
38
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
39
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
40
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
41
Continue straight
24 mi
·
26 min
42
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
9 min
43
Continue on 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
44
Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
45
Take the exit right
167 ft
·
4 sec
46
Merge slight left onto Northwest Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Northwest Highway
47
Continue straight
1.6 mi
·
2 min
48
Take the exit slight right
11 mi
·
13 min
49
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
50
Continue straight
3.9 mi
·
5 min
51
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.4 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.4 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, 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.
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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 226.9 miles and 4h 22m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.4 mi from Lawton, OK · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 113.4 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buffalo, OK
The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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
$34.46 one way
$68.93 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.99 | $75.98 |
| premium | $4.80 | $42.83 | $85.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.41 | $100.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.82 | $10.89 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.77 | $14.52 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Buffalo, OK
Afternoon in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
36 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Buffalo, OK covers 226.9 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 1st Street, Southwest Gore Boulevard, Northwest 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.4 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 $34.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawton, OK to Buffalo, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawton, OK to Buffalo, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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