Drive or Fly: Lawton, OK to Anadarko, 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 LAW–LAW. At 40 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

59m

Distance

40.3 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

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

3h 8m

4m in the air

Air Distance

33 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lawton, OK → LAW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAW → Anadarko, OK 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

Anadarko, OK LAW — Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LAW 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

3h 48m

21m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Heartland Flyer

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lawton, OK → Purcell Amtrak Station 97m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 21m

Arrival 10m

Norman Amtrak Station → Anadarko, OK 70m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From Purcell Amtrak Station 65 mi, ~97m drive

To Norman Amtrak Station 46 mi, ~70m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 49m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US1142s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lawton, OK → Lawton (LATS Transfer Center) (LWT6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

Chickasha Travel Plaza (CCK6) → Anadarko, OK 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From LWT6 — Lawton (LATS Transfer Center) 0 mi, ~10m drive

To CCK6 — Chickasha Travel Plaza 16 mi, ~24m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	59m	3h 8m	3h 48m	1h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$3	$4
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 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, FlixBus 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 12, 2026.

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