How far is Coalgate, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Coalgate, OK to Lawton, OK is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
152.68 mi
02h 36m
Flight
123.65 mi
198.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.65 mi
Kilometers
198.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.68 mi
Kilometers
245.72 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Coalgate
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coalgate
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coalgate
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
Katie
OK

Town in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States

From Coalgate
76.2 mi
01h 18m
To Lawton
76.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE
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 Coalgate and Lawton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    20 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Clay Avenue

    1494 ft · 30 sec · West Clay Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Roy Street

    952 ft · 24 sec · North Roy Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Queen Avenue

    33.1 mi · 39 min · West Queen Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur

    1231 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Latta Road

    1441 ft · 32 sec · Latta Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2158 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    797 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chickasaw Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn right

    42 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23.2 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Lee Boulevard

    996 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Lee Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    2536 ft · 51 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southwest F Avenue

    150 m · 14 sec · Southwest F Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Southwest 1st Street

    1224 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest C Avenue

    132 m · 11 sec · Southwest C Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1270 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chickasaw Turnpike
42.5 mi · 28%
West Queen Avenue
33.1 mi · 22%
Latta Road
9.82 mi · 6%
Southwest 2nd Street
0.72 mi
West Clay Avenue
0.28 mi
OK 1 West
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

42 mi · 00h 50m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Katie
01h 18m from Coalgate
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coalgate 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 Coalgate to Lawton?

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Katie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Coalgate and 76.4 miles from Lawton.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coalgate and Mostly Cloudy near Lawton.

Stop Ideas Near Katie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Katie, 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 Katie.

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Purcell

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

Ardmore station

50 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Norman

72 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coalgate and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 123.65 mi (198.99 km).

Coalgate

#1 Coalgate

Town in Oklahoma

Population1,841
Coordinates34.5381500, -96.2186100
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.218451, 34.538127)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.82
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.41 $40.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.96 $45.91
Premium $4.63 $24.93 $49.86
Diesel $5.42 $29.19 $58.37

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 Coalgate and Lawton. The current time is 20:12:30.

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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.