How far is Cherokee, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Cherokee, OK to Lawton, OK is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherokee and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee and Lawton.
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Start on East 4th Street
30 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
14.9 mi · 18 min · South Grand Avenue
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue on North Main Street
6.8 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
64 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarence Nash Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Continue straight
2246 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1174 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1605 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasaw
1485 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 81 South: Chickasaw
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto I 44 West: Lawton
1594 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 36 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherokee and Lawton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cherokee and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherokee to Lawton?
The road trip is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Calumet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Cherokee and 74.3 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.53 one way or $45.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cherokee and Rain Showers Likely near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near Calumet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calumet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 148.27 mi (238.62 km).
#1 Cherokee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.7544700, -98.3567400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawton
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 93,164 |
| Coordinates | 34.6086900, -98.3903300 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
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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