Columbus, Ohio to Lawton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

921.8 miles 1483.5 km · straight line
1001 miles actual route 1610.9 km · driving distance
18h 15min estimated drive time
$96 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Lawton?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Lawton is 921.8 miles (1483.5 km) as the crow flies. Lawton is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1001 miles, taking about 18h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Lawton in Oklahoma.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Lawton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Lawton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 15min $96 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 54min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~23h 44min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Lawton

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Lawton
34.61°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
339m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 307 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM