How far is Lawton, OK from Okarche, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Okarche, OK is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
94.44 mi
01h 50m
Flight
80.65 mi
129.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.65 mi
Kilometers
129.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.44 mi
Kilometers
151.99 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okarche
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-04-15T13:33
Arrive Okarche
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Chickasha
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Lawton
47.3 mi
00h 55m
To Okarche
47.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto West Choctaw Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Choctaw Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street

    84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street

    946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Wade Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

    13.8 mi · 17 min · South Choctaw Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34.4 mi · 36%
West Choctaw Avenue
16.2 mi · 17%
South Choctaw Avenue
13.8 mi · 15%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 5%
South Rock Island Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
South 4th Street
1.28 mi · 1%
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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 55m from Lawton
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Chickasha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Lawton and 47.2 miles from Okarche.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chickasha

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

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

RAIL

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Okarche. Straight-line distance: 80.65 mi (129.8 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Okarche

Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,334
Coordinates35.7258800, -97.9764400
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Okarche (-97.97644, 35.72588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Okarche. The current time is 13:33:51.

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.