Chattanooga to Lawton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

742 miles 1194.1 km · straight line
890.4 miles estimated 1432.9 km · driving distance
17h 55min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Lawton?

The distance from Chattanooga to Lawton is 742 miles (1194.1 km) as the crow flies. Lawton is located W of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 890.4 miles, taking about 17h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee and Lawton in Oklahoma.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chattanooga and Lawton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chattanooga to Lawton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 55min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 30min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 18min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Lawton

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m elevation
Lawton
34.61°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
339m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients