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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
911 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Continue on East Gore Boulevard
2819 ft · 52 sec · East Gore Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2714 ft · 34 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
1401 ft · 17 sec · Pioneer Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 7 East: Duncan
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard
22.6 mi · 26 min · Southeast Lee Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
131 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Duncan Bypass
8.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Duncan Bypass
3.7 mi · 4 min · Duncan Bypass
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Continue straight
813 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right
1047 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
33.2 mi · 39 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Turn right onto North Arno Street
1343 ft · 31 sec · North Arno Street
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Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
1131 ft · 22 sec · West Hanover Avenue
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Turn right onto South Stacy Street
958 ft · 18 sec · South Stacy Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive
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Continue on South Railroad Street
716 ft · 19 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · East Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
11.5 mi · 14 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
142 m · 14 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road
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Turn right onto North California Avenue
689 ft · 18 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Street
143 m · 13 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto South Mississippi Avenue
23 m · 1 sec · South Mississippi Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davis.
Pauls Valley
Ardmore station
Purcell
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 129.72 mi (208.76 km).
#1 Lawton
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 93,164 |
| Coordinates | 34.6086900, -98.3903300 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atoka
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,033 |
| Coordinates | 34.3859300, -96.1283300 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atoka (-96.12833, 34.38593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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