How far is Lawton, OK from Helena, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Helena, OK is about 173 miles (278.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Helena.
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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
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street
84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street
946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Continue on South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
14.5 mi · 18 min · South Choctaw Avenue
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on North Chisholm Avenue
944 ft · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue
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Continue straight
953 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
767 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Jack Choate Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Jack Choate Avenue
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Continue on Jack Choate Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Jack Choate Highway
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Turn right onto Drummond Road
18.9 mi · 24 min · Drummond Road
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Turn left onto Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lahoma Road
1642 ft · 40 sec · Lahoma Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Turn right
10 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway
2344 ft · 47 sec · Coach Ray Troutt Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Road
1469 ft · 35 sec · Pioneer Road
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1309 ft · 25 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Helena.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Helena?
The road trip is about 173 miles (278.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
El Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Lawton and 86.4 miles from Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.14 one way or $46.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Helena.
Stop Ideas Near El Reno
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 El Reno.
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Guthrie, OK
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Helena. Straight-line distance: 134.04 mi (215.71 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 Helena
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 36.5461400, -98.2700700 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
End: Helena (-98.27007, 36.54614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.02 | $52.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.09 | $66.17 |
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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