Lawton to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

799.8 miles 1287.1 km · straight line
959.7 miles estimated 1544.5 km · driving distance
19h 18min estimated drive time
$92 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Lawton from Surprise?

The distance from Lawton to Surprise is 799.8 miles (1287.1 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located W of Lawton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 959.7 miles, taking about 19h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Lawton in Oklahoma and Surprise in Arizona.

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 Surprise. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 18min $92 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 10min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 5min $115–$336* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawton & Surprise

Quick Facts

Lawton
34.61°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
339m elevation
Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients