Decatur, Alabama to Lawton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.3 miles 1043.4 km · straight line
778 miles estimated 1252.1 km · driving distance
15h 39min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Decatur, Alabama from Lawton?

The distance from Decatur, Alabama to Lawton is 648.3 miles (1043.4 km) as the crow flies. Lawton is located W of Decatur, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778 miles, taking about 15h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Decatur, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Decatur, Alabama 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 Decatur, Alabama to Lawton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 39min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 47min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 21min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Decatur, Alabama & Lawton

Quick Facts

Decatur, Alabama
34.61°N, 86.98°W
America/Chicago
171m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients