How far is Lawton, OK from Atoka, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Atoka, OK is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166 mi
03h 17m
Flight
129.72 mi
208.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.72 mi
Kilometers
208.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166 mi
Kilometers
267.15 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atoka
Fri, Apr 17, 7:31 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-17T16:13
Arrive Atoka
Fri, Apr 17, 7:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Davis
OK

City in Oklahoma, USA

From Lawton
82.9 mi
01h 38m
To Atoka
83.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Atoka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    911 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Gore Boulevard

    2819 ft · 52 sec · East Gore Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2714 ft · 34 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    1401 ft · 17 sec · Pioneer Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7 East: Duncan

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Southeast Lee Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    131 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Duncan Bypass

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Duncan Bypass

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Duncan Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    813 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Chickasaw Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1047 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

    33.2 mi · 39 min · J. A. Richardson Loop

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Arno Street

    1343 ft · 31 sec · North Arno Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue

    1131 ft · 22 sec · West Hanover Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Stacy Street

    958 ft · 18 sec · South Stacy Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Drive

    531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on South Railroad Street

    716 ft · 19 sec · South Railroad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue

    625 ft · 15 sec · East Taylor Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    11.5 mi · 14 min · South Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rose Avenue

    142 m · 14 sec · Rose Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North California Avenue

    689 ft · 18 sec · North California Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    143 m · 13 sec · West Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Mississippi Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · South Mississippi Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mississippi Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Duncan Bypass
67.2 mi · 40%
J. A. Richardson Loop
33.2 mi · 20%
Southeast Lee Boulevard
22.7 mi · 14%
Chickasaw Turnpike
17.5 mi · 11%
South Broadway Street
11.5 mi · 7%
West Sandy Creek Road
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

J. A. Richardson Loop

Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

33.2 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
01h 38m from Lawton
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Atoka?

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Lawton and 83.1 miles from Atoka.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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

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

RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Ardmore station

37 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

85 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 129.72 mi (208.76 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Atoka

#2 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population3,033
Coordinates34.3859300, -96.1283300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Atoka (-96.12833, 34.38593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.17 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
11.72 gal · 44.34 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.96 $49.92
Premium $4.63 $27.10 $54.21
Diesel $5.42 $31.73 $63.46

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Atoka. The current time is 16:13:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.