Lawton to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1131.6 miles 1821.1 km · straight line
1285.4 miles actual route 2068.6 km · driving distance
22h 28min estimated drive time
$124 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Lawton from Los Angeles?

The distance from Lawton to Los Angeles is 1131.6 miles (1821.1 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Lawton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1285.4 miles, taking about 22h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Lawton in Oklahoma and Los Angeles in California.

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 Lawton and Los Angeles. 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 Lawton to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 28min $124 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 58min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~29h 12min $154–$450* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawton & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Lawton
34.61°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
339m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM