How far is Lawton, OK from Chickasha, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Chickasha, OK is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.08 mi
00h 51m
Flight
40.04 mi
64.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.04 mi
Kilometers
64.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.08 mi
Kilometers
72.55 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chickasha
Sun, Apr 12, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, Apr 12, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-12T12:55
Arrive Chickasha
Sun, Apr 12, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fletcher
OK

Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
22.6 mi
00h 25m
To Chickasha
22.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    136 m · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street

    56 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    147 m · 12 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street

    2519 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City

    1974 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    34.4 mi · 37 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1738 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha

    74 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Choctaw Avenue

    43 m · 2 sec · West Choctaw Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Choctaw Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 76%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 10%
South 4th Street
1.28 mi · 3%
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.18 mi · 3%
Bill W. Burgess
1.18 mi · 3%
US 81 North
0.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fletcher
00h 25m from Lawton
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chickasha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Fletcher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Lawton and 22.6 miles from Chickasha.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chickasha.

Stop Ideas Near Fletcher

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

85 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
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Pauls Valley

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

Santa Fe Depot

98 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Chickasha. Straight-line distance: 40.04 mi (64.44 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Chickasha

City in Oklahoma

Population16,372
Coordinates35.0525700, -97.9364300
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Chickasha (-97.93643, 35.05257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.77 $13.54
Premium $4.63 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.42 $8.61 $17.22

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Chickasha. The current time is 12:55:55.

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.