Origin
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
101.4 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawton, OK
Sewupari Studio
Choctaw, OK
Wasin Pirom
Trip Overview
The drive from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK covers 101.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest 1st Street, Southwest Gore Boulevard, Northwest 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 101.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pioneer Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Will Rogers Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Choctaw, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
482 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Street
5
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
7
Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
8
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
9
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
10
Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
12
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 62 East: Northeast 23rd Street
15
Turn right onto Northeast 23rd Street
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Northeast 23rd Street
16
Turn left onto Muzzy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Muzzy Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Choctaw, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lawton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawton, OK
This is one driving day of about 101.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Lawton, OK · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Choctaw, OK
The final approach into Choctaw, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Choctaw, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.40 one way
$30.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.53 | $45.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.87 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Choctaw, OK
Afternoon in Choctaw on Sunday
Local time
3:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK covers 101.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 1st Street, Southwest Gore Boulevard, Northwest 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Lawton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawton, OK to Choctaw, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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