How far is Okarche, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Okarche, OK to Lawton, OK is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
95.9 mi
01h 40m
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
95.9 mi
Kilometers
154.34 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Okarche
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okarche
2026-04-15T11:34
Arrive Lawton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okarche
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 Okarche
47 mi
00h 50m
To Lawton
49 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Avenue

    34 m · 12 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Wade Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast 27th Street

    927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    128 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1062 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 44 West: Lawton

    1594 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    34 mi · 36 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 35%
Southeast 27th Street
31.7 mi · 33%
Main Street
13.8 mi · 14%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 5%
South Rock Island Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
North 4th Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

34 mi · 00h 36m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
00h 50m from Okarche
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 miles from Okarche and 49 miles from Lawton.

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 15.2 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Okarche and Lawton. Straight-line distance: 80.65 mi (129.8 km).

Okarche

#1 Okarche

Town in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,334
Coordinates35.7258800, -97.9764400
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma Avenue (-97.976437, 35.725783)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.40 $28.79
Premium $4.63 $15.63 $31.27
Diesel $5.42 $18.30 $36.61

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 Okarche and Lawton. The current time is 11:34:28.

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.