Trip from Lawton, OK to Enid, OK

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

145.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lawton, OK to Enid, OK covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m 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 $21.66 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.6 miles from Lawton, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 145.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 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.

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.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

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Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street

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Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street

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Take the ramp straight

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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City

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Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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Continue on Pioneer Expressway

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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

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Turn slight right onto US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha

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Merge slight left

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Continue on South 4th Street

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Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue

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Turn right

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street

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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street

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Continue on South Rock Island Avenue

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Turn left onto East Wade Street

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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue on North Chisholm Avenue

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

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Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road

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Turn left onto South Independence Avenue

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Turn right onto West Maine Street

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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.6 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawton, OK

This is one driving day of about 145.3 miles and 2h 38m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

73 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Enid, 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 Enid, OK.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.6 mi from Lawton, OK

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$21.66	$43.33
midgrade	$4.26	$24.36	$48.73
premium	$4.63	$26.46	$52.91
diesel	$5.42	$30.98	$61.95

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lawton, OK to Enid, OK covers 145.3 miles and takes about 2h 38m 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 72.6 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 $21.66 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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