Drive or Fly: Atoka, OK to Lawton, OK?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for OKC–LAW. At 166 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 18m

Distance

166 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

67 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

5h 9m

16m in the air

Air Distance

130 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

33 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Atoka, OK → OKC 163m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAW → Lawton, OK 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Atoka, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 109 mi, ~163m drive

Lawton, OK LAW — Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OKC and LAW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 57m

1h 17m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

10 kg

Route

Heartland Flyer

Door-to-Door Timeline

Atoka, OK → Ardmore Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 77m

Arrival 10m

Purcell Amtrak Station → Lawton, OK 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Ardmore Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Purcell Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h 18m	5h 9m	2h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$72	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	67 kg CO₂	33 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

166 mi 3h 17m

via OK 7, OK 3; US 75, OK 301

Alternative (+23 min)

191.9 mi 3h 41m

via I 44, OK 3; US 75, OK 19

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Atoka, OK to Lawton, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.