How far is Lawton, OK from Hooker, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Hooker, OK is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.26 mi
05h 51m
Flight
221.94 mi
357.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.94 mi
Kilometers
357.18 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.26 mi
Kilometers
473.57 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hooker
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-23T09:08
Arrive Hooker
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sweetwater
OK

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

From Lawton
147.1 mi
02h 55m
To Hooker
147.1 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1420 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    50.8 mi · 57 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1694 ft · 39 sec · East Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Veterans Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Veterans Drive

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Veterans Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on East Tamarack Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Tamarack Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    5.8 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Zinn Avenue

    46.6 mi · 56 min · Zinn Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West, OK 34 South: Carter, Mangum, Amarillo

    1530 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 34 South: Carter, Mangum, Elk City

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1067 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bank 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bank 29

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bank H

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Bank H

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    36.2 mi · 43 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kit Carson Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Kit Carson Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Road J

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Road J

  27. 27

    Continue on Kit Carson Highway

    2434 ft · 40 sec · Kit Carson Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Panhandle Street

    1556 ft · 54 sec · Panhandle Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Glayds Street

    1809 ft · 50 sec · Glayds Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glayds Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Rogers Lane
50.8 mi · 17%
Zinn Avenue
46.6 mi · 16%
Bank H
43.8 mi · 15%
Road J
13.8 mi · 5%
North Main Street
5.8 mi · 2%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
5.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

77.2 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
222 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
02h 55m from Lawton
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawton and Mostly Sunny near Hooker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Lawton and 147.1 miles from Hooker.

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

The direct path is about 222 miles (357.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawton and Mostly Sunny near Hooker.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Hooker. Straight-line distance: 221.94 mi (357.18 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Hooker

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

Population1,843
Coordinates36.8600300, -101.2135000
Altitude910
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Hooker (-101.2135, 36.86003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $39.31
Round trip
$78.62
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.31 $78.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.21 $88.42
Premium $4.63 $48.01 $96.02
Diesel $5.42 $56.21 $112.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Hooker. The current time is 09:08:06.

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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.