Drive or Fly: Lawton, OK to Caddo, 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–DAL. At 170 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 20m

Distance

170.5 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

69 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

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

4h 47m

15m in the air

Air Distance

126 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lawton, OK → LAW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAL → Caddo, OK 142m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

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

Caddo, OK DAL — Dallas Love Field 95 mi, ~142m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LAW and DAL. 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

4h 46m

1h 15m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Heartland Flyer

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lawton, OK → Purcell Amtrak Station 97m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 75m

Arrival 10m

Ardmore Amtrak Station → Caddo, OK 74m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Purcell Amtrak Station 65 mi, ~97m drive

To Ardmore Amtrak Station 49 mi, ~74m 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 20m	4h 47m	4h 46m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	69 kg CO₂	32 kg CO₂	3 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 12, 2026.

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