This 94.4-mile journey from Sulphur, OK to Lawton, OK is a straightforward drive primarily along OK 7. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 53 minutes on the road, making it an easy day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, which is quite budget-friendly for a road trip of this length. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. With no planned stops and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transition between these two Oklahoma locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Sulphur, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 94.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 80% of the journey utilizing main roads like OK 7, West Broadway Avenue, and Southwest 2nd Street. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles on OK 7, which forms the backbone of this drive. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely encounter smooth sailing for most of the trip. Expect a consistent driving rhythm rather than a winding, technical road, making it a predictable and efficient journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 7 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 7 and West Broadway Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Vinita Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 94.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (West Vinita Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (OK 7 / West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Vinita Avenue
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 7 / West Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto OK 7 / West Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
94.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 281 Business / Southwest 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
94.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 7
75.4 mi
1h 26m
West Broadway Avenue
17.6 mi
24m
Southwest 2nd Street
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest 1st Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
West 1st Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest F Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest C Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OK 7
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue
86 ft·9 sec·West Vinita Avenue
3
Turn left onto OK 7; US 177
0.1 mi·17 sec·West 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 7
18 mi·24 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 7
27 mi·30 min·OK 7
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on OK 7
2.5 mi·2 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on OK 7
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 7
17 mi·19 min·OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto OK 7
23 mi·26 min·OK 7
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard
0.2 mi·21 sec·Southwest Lee Boulevard
11
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi·50 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
12
Turn right onto US 281 Business
493 ft·14 sec·Southwest F Avenue
13
Turn straight onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·24 sec·Southwest 1st Street
14
Turn left onto US 281 Business
433 ft·10 sec·Southwest C Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi·29 sec·Southwest 2nd Street
16
Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given its short 1 hour and 53-minute duration, this route offers great flexibility. You can depart Sulphur at your leisure and arrive in Lawton with plenty of daylight to spare. Since there are no mandatory stops suggested and the longest stretch is over 75 miles, plan for a single fuel and rest break if needed, perhaps midway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you travel the 75.4-mile segment on OK 7, as services might be more spaced out during this portion of the drive.
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 47.2 miles from Sulphur, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 58m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sulphur, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sulphur, OK
This is one driving day of about 94.4 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sulphur, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 7 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.2 mi from Sulphur, OK
· 58m into the drive
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.76 one way
$29.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.20
$32.41
premium
$4.89
$18.17
$36.33
diesel
$5.61
$20.84
$41.68
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: 33 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
28.3
0
$9.91
$4.53
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.26
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
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
Sulphur, OK
Late night
in Sulphur on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Late night
in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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 Sulphur, OK to Lawton, OK covers 94.4 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 7, West Broadway Avenue, Southwest 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.2 miles from Sulphur, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.76 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 94.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (West Vinita Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 7; US 177 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (OK 7 / West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sulphur, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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.
