How far is Catoosa, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Catoosa, OK to Lawton, OK is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.41 mi
02h 58m
Flight
184.67 mi
297.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.67 mi
Kilometers
297.19 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.41 mi
Kilometers
330.57 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Catoosa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Catoosa
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Catoosa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arcadia
OK

Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Catoosa
102.3 mi
01h 29m
To Lawton
103.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Catoosa and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Catoosa and Lawton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Denbo Street

    1440 ft · 31 sec · West Denbo Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2917 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Catoosa and Lawton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 42%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 30%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 11%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 7%
West Denbo Street
5.1 mi · 2%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
184.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 29m from Catoosa
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Catoosa and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Catoosa to Lawton?

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Catoosa and 103.1 miles from Lawton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.46 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Catoosa and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcadia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

25 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

28 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

51 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

73 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Catoosa and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 184.67 mi (297.19 km).

Catoosa

#1 Catoosa

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

Population6,901
Coordinates36.1889900, -95.7458200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: West Denbo Street (-95.745784, 36.189069)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.44 L · about $27.46
Round trip
$54.91
14.5 gal · 54.88 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.46 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.88 $61.76
Premium $4.63 $33.53 $67.06
Diesel $5.42 $39.26 $78.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Catoosa and Lawton. The current time is 22:01:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.