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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on 3rd Street
10.8 mi · 19 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Baseline Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Baseline Road
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Continue on Southwest 11th Street
1299 ft · 31 sec · Southwest 11th Street
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Turn left onto I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Lawton
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
6.9 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277: Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
1328 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
2266 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 8th Street
761 ft · 29 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto G Street
774 ft · 34 sec · G Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Carnegie Hall Library
Lawton City Hall
Lawton Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawton.
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.88 km).
#1 Chattanooga
Town in Comanche County Oklahoma
| Population | 458 |
| Coordinates | 34.4228600, -98.6564500 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,236 |
| Coordinates | 34.7803500, -98.2922700 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elgin (-98.29227, 34.78035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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