Origin
Bethel Acres, OK
Afternoon in Bethel Acres on Sunday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Acres, OK to Lawton, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
108.8 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel Acres, OK
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Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
This 108.8-mile drive from Bethel Acres to Lawton, Oklahoma, is a straightforward 2-hour and 8-minute journey, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 9, with 90% of the route being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this trip is budget-friendly. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Given the relatively short duration and focused highway profile, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.4 miles from Bethel Acres, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 52.6 mi | 53m |
| OK 9 | 28.6 mi | 37m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur | 8.3 mi | 7m |
| Southeast 44th Street | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| OK 102 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Hardesty Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 52.6 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Acres, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Thomas Glenn
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Thomas Glenn
3
Turn right onto Hardesty Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hardesty Road
4
Turn left onto OK 102
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
155 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 9; CR EW121
27 mi
·
35 min
·
OK 9; CR EW121
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 9
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 9
Toward I 35 South, OK 9 West: Dallas
Use the sharp right lane.
8
Take the exit onto OK 9
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
OK 9
Exit 106
Toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
320 ft
·
7 sec
11
Continue on OK 9
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast 44th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 4 Toll
8.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle, Mustang
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Use the sharp right lane.
14
Merge onto I 44
53 mi
·
53 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 281 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 281 Business
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration, you have the flexibility to depart at any time that suits you, but an early morning start will allow for a full day at your destination. There are no recommended stops built into this route, so plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 52.6-mile stretch on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $17 is quite low, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent, expensive refueling stops.
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 54.4 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 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 24 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bethel Acres, 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 Bethel Acres, OK
This is one driving day of about 108.8 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bethel Acres, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 52.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Bethel Acres, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 107.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
OK 102
Turn left onto OK 102
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
32 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
OK 9
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 9 toward I 35 South, OK 9 West: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 35 South, OK 9 West: Dallas
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
OK 9
Take the exit onto OK 9 toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
6
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
7
107.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
$17.01 one way
$34.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.68 | $37.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.26
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(52.6 mi)
$3.68
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
(8.3 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newcastle, OK
54 mi in
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
15 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
2h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 90% of the 108.8 miles on high-speed roads. The main arteries include the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 9. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.6 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This means you'll experience a consistent pace for significant portions of the journey, with minimal time spent on slower local roads. The character remains largely that of efficient highway travel throughout.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.6 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near OK 102.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 108.8 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 2 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (OK 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles (OK 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethel Acres, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle and Mustang.
Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle
39.2 mi in
|
~55m
|
via OK 4 Toll
Mustang
39.2 mi in
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~55m
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via OK 4 Toll
About the Cities
Arriving in Lawton, OK
Full guide →Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 108.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.6 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.26 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (OK 102): Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (OK 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles (OK 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawton, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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