How far is Helena, OK from Lawton, OK?
The driving distance from Helena, OK to Lawton, OK is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 02h 51m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena and Lawton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena and Lawton.
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Start on 3rd Street
1309 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pioneer Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · Pioneer Road
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Continue on Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway
2344 ft · 52 sec · Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lahoma Road
1642 ft · 40 sec · Lahoma Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Turn right
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Jack Choate Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Jack Choate Highway
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Continue on Jack Choate Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jack Choate Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2258 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
114 m · 15 sec · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
768 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
953 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Chisholm Avenue
944 ft · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue
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Continue on Chisholm Trail
17.9 mi · 22 min · Chisholm Trail
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Continue on South Main Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 27th Street
927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1062 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
11 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 Helena and Lawton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Helena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Helena to Lawton?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
El Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Helena and 69.7 miles from Lawton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Helena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lawton.
Stop Ideas Near El Reno
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 El Reno.
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Guthrie, OK
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 134.04 mi (215.71 km).
#1 Helena
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 36.5461400, -98.2700700 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.42 | $46.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.78 | $59.57 |
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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