Spanning 263.8 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this route from Beaver to Lawton typically takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, keeping your travel plans straightforward. Budget roughly $40 for fuel to cover the distance, though it is wise to keep a little extra set aside for fluctuations. You will traverse the heart of the state, utilizing major corridors like US 83 and portions of the Larry Wade Memorial Highway. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the drive offers a consistent, predictable pace that serves as a reliable connection between these two Oklahoma hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.9 miles from Beaver, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Larry Wade Memorial Highway
46.5 mi
56m
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
45 mi
50m
US 83
41.7 mi
48m
TX 23
28.7 mi
30m
Douglas Avenue
22.1 mi
26m
OK 6
19.2 mi
22m
East Oklahoma Avenue
15.6 mi
17m
US 60
9.6 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Larry Wade Memorial Highway
— 46.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, OK and Lawton, OK.
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Start on West 2nd Street
70 ft·5 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto US 270; OK 23
22 mi·26 min·Douglas Avenue
3
Continue on TX 23
29 mi·30 min·TX 23
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 83
15 mi·16 min·US 83
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; US 83
9.6 mi·12 min·US 60; US 83
6
Turn slight left onto US 83
27 mi·31 min·US 83
7
Turn left onto TX 152
16 mi·17 min·East Oklahoma Avenue
8
Continue on OK 152
5.9 mi·10 min·OK 152
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on OK 152
2.4 mi·4 min·OK 152
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on OK 152
0.7 mi·1 min·OK 152
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 6
19 mi·22 min·OK 6
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto CR N1950
1.2 mi·1 min·Bank 29
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
14
Continue on OK 34
0.1 mi·13 sec·OK 34
15
Take the ramp onto OK 34
0.2 mi·28 sec·OK 34
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
16
Merge onto I 40; OK 34
5.5 mi·5 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 38Toward OK 6: AltusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft·5 sec
Toward OK 6 South: AltusUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto OK 6
46 mi·56 min·Larry Wade Memorial Highway
Toward AltusUse the straight lane.
20
Continue on OK 6; US 283
5.8 mi·7 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto East Tamarack Road
1.7 mi·2 min·East Tamarack Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Veterans Drive
2.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Drive
23
Turn left onto US 62
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Broadway Street
24
Continue on US 62
45 mi·50 min·Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
7.0 mi·8 min·US 62
Toward Rogers LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Indian Trail Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Indian Trail Road
Use the right lane.
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
28
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
0.9 mi·59 sec·Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit onto US 281 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·US 281 Business
Exit 39AToward US 281 Business South: LawtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
31
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 15-minute journey, plan to depart early in the morning to beat the midday heat and maintain a consistent pace. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, ensuring you stay alert for the remainder of the drive. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel occurs on non-highway roads, so stay attentive to changing speed limits as you move between sections. Given the $40 fuel estimate, fill up your tank before leaving Beaver to avoid searching for stations during the middle of the trip. The flexibility of this single-day drive means you have plenty of room to adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.9 miles from Beaver, OK, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 miles.
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 58 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.9 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaver, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Beaver, OK
This is one driving day of about 263.8 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Beaver, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Larry Wade Memorial Highway for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 147.5 and 262.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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147.5 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|OK 34
Take the ramp onto OK 34 toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, W...
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153.2 mi into trip|~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward OK 6: Altus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward OK 6: Altus
8
153.4 mi into trip|~3h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 6 South: Altus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 6 South: Altus
7
254.7 mi into trip|~5h 3m in|US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rogers Lane
7
262.9 mi into trip|~5h 13m in|US 281 Business
Take the exit onto US 281 Business toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.24 one way
$82.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$45.28
$90.56
premium
$4.89
$50.77
$101.53
diesel
$5.61
$58.24
$116.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.1
0
$27.70
$12.66
Efficient EV
66
0
$23.08
$10.55
EV Truck/SUV
105.5
1
$36.93
$16.88
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beaver, OK
Evening
in Beaver on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Evening
in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances highway efficiency with the reality of regional transit. With a 44% highway share, you will spend a significant portion of your journey on more localized roads, allowing for a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate haul. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 46.5 miles along the Larry Wade Memorial Highway, providing a steady rhythm before the road transitions. As you navigate the Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway, the character of the pavement and the flow of traffic remain steady. This route avoids the intensity of heavy urban congestion, focusing instead on the steady, open-road feel characteristic of the Great Plains.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.5 mi on Larry Wade Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 147.5 miles in near OK 34.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 263.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 147.5 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 153.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beaver, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Woodward and Altus.
Woodward
147.5 mi in|~2h 56m|via OK 34
Altus
153.4 mi in|~3h 3m|via OK 6
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 263.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.5 miles on Larry Wade Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lawton, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 147.5 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 153.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lawton, OK before the return drive.
