How far is Chattanooga, OK from Elgin, OK?

The driving distance from Chattanooga, OK to Elgin, OK is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
39.9 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.24 mi
51.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.9 mi
Kilometers
64.22 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elgin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Chattanooga
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chattanooga
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Elgin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chattanooga
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
Lawton
OK

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

From Chattanooga
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Elgin
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and Elgin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and Elgin.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    10.8 mi · 19 min · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Baseline Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Baseline Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest 11th Street

    1299 ft · 31 sec · Southwest 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Lawton

    7 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277: Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling

    1328 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling

    2266 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 8th Street

    761 ft · 29 sec · 8th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto G Street

    774 ft · 34 sec · G Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · G Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chattanooga and Elgin.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
10.8 mi · 27%
I 44 East
6.97 mi · 17%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
6.86 mi · 17%
Baseline Road
5.13 mi · 13%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 12%
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.17 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Start on 3rd Street

10.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawton
00h 27m from Chattanooga
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chattanooga and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chattanooga to Elgin?

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Lawton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Chattanooga and 19.9 miles from Elgin.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chattanooga and Mostly Cloudy near Elgin.

Stop Ideas Near Lawton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Carnegie Hall Library
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Carnegie Hall Library

Lawton , OK
5th & B Ave, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Lawton City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Lawton City Hall

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 3.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Lawton Water Department

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 1.7/5 54 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Purcell

105 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

108 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

110 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Chattanooga

Town in Comanche County Oklahoma

Population458
Coordinates34.4228600, -98.6564500
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Elgin

#2 Elgin

City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,236
Coordinates34.7803500, -98.2922700
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Chattanooga (-98.65645, 34.42286)
End: Elgin (-98.29227, 34.78035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.01 $12.01
Premium $4.63 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $5.42 $7.64 $15.27

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 Chattanooga and Elgin. The current time is 23:43:55.

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.