How far is Elgin, OK from Chattanooga, OK?
The driving distance from Elgin, OK to Chattanooga, OK is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 48m.
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 Elgin and Chattanooga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Chattanooga.
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Start on G Street
774 ft · 39 sec · G Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 8th Street
121 m · 14 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on 8th Street
36 m · 10 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on 8th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto I 44 West: Lawton
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
6.4 mi · 6 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
4.5 mi · 5 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 36 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Geronimo, Faxon, Frederick
1565 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Baseline Road
15.4 mi · 27 min · Southwest Baseline Road
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Continue on 3rd Street
2916 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Chattanooga.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southwest Baseline Road
Turn left onto Southwest Baseline Road
15.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Elgin and Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Chattanooga?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 20.1 miles from Elgin and 20.1 miles from Chattanooga.
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 7.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.38 one way or $10.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elgin and Partly Sunny near Chattanooga.
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 Elgin and Chattanooga. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.88 km).
#1 Elgin
City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 3,236 |
| Coordinates | 34.7803500, -98.2922700 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chattanooga
Town in Comanche County Oklahoma
| Population | 458 |
| Coordinates | 34.4228600, -98.6564500 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Street (-98.656446, 34.422431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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