How far is Lawton, OK from Cherokee, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Cherokee, OK is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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 45m.
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.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Cherokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Cherokee.
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Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
136 m · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
56 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
147 m · 12 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
2519 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
1974 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 37 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
1738 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha
74 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Choctaw Avenue
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Turn right
17 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
1824 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.8 mi · 17 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
1481 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
147 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi · 15 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
5.7 mi · 8 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp straight
117 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1060 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
26.7 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Cherokee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lawton and Chance Rain Showers near Cherokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Cherokee?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Calumet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Lawton and 94.5 miles from Cherokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lawton and Chance Rain Showers near Cherokee.
Stop Ideas Near Calumet
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 Calumet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 148.27 mi (238.62 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 Cherokee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.7544700, -98.3567400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherokee (-98.35674, 36.75447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.17 | $72.34 |
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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