How far is Lawton, OK from Choctaw, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.4 mi
01h 56m
Flight
88.29 mi
142.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.29 mi
Kilometers
142.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.4 mi
Kilometers
163.19 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Choctaw
Sun, Apr 12, 2:52 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sun, Apr 12, 4:49 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 Choctaw
Sun, Apr 12, 2:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Amber
OK

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States

From Lawton
50.7 mi
00h 58m
To Choctaw
50.7 mi
00h 58m

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
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 24 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street

    946 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 23rd Street

    11 mi · 18 min · Northeast 23rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Muzzy Street

    1613 ft · 1 min · Muzzy Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Muzzy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 60%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 12%
Northeast 23rd Street
11 mi · 11%
Crosstown Expressway
5.76 mi · 6%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 5%
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

61.2 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
88.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amber
00h 58m from Lawton
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Choctaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Amber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Lawton and 50.7 miles from Choctaw.

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

The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Amber

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

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

RAIL

Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

48 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

76 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Choctaw. Straight-line distance: 88.29 mi (142.09 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Choctaw

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

Population12,768
Coordinates35.4975600, -97.2689200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Choctaw (-97.26892, 35.49756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.56
Round trip
$27.11
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.56 $27.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.25 $30.49
Premium $4.63 $16.56 $33.12
Diesel $5.42 $19.39 $38.77

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 Choctaw. The current time is 12:55:54.

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.