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Trip from Claremore, 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

3h 53m

Distance

218.4 mi

351 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 40m ★
6 AM
3h 53m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Claremore, OK

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city and County seat of Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

Lawton, OK

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Trip Overview

Connecting Claremore to Lawton, this 218.4-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes to complete. Because the route is entirely within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels. You will rely heavily on major infrastructure, including the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and the Will Rogers Expressway. Given the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at around $33, it is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over complexity. Whether you are commuting or exploring, the path provides a direct link across the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

109.2 miles from Claremore, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.6 mi 1h 25m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 60.9 mi 1h 1m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
Skelly Bypass 15 mi 18m
Will Rogers Turnpike 12.3 mi 12m
I 44 5.6 mi 7m
Pioneer Expressway 5 mi 5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claremore, OK and Lawton, OK.

1

Start on OK 88

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
2

Turn right onto South Cherokee Avenue

355 ft · 17 sec · South Cherokee Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto OK 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Patti Page Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Continue on OK 20

0.6 mi · 59 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
7

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
8

Merge onto I 44

12 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 44
Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66

16 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

5.0 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

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.
20

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.
21

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

38 ft · 0 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
22

Arrive at destination

Southwest Gore Boulevard

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours near the turnpike interchanges. Since the itinerary includes one planned stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping in mind the $33 total fuel estimate. Flexibility is a major advantage here; because the entire trip takes under four hours, you have the freedom to start your day whenever you choose without feeling rushed. Keep a close watch on your electronic toll accounts, as you will be traversing several turnpikes throughout the 218.4-mile journey. Prioritizing a single, well-timed break will help you maintain focus during the longer stretches on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

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 109.2 miles from Claremore, OK, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 48 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.2 miles or 1h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 11m

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 Claremore, 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 Claremore, OK

This is one driving day of about 218.4 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Claremore, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nichols Hills, OK

109 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

Glenpool, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Choctaw, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.2 miles from Claremore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 62.4

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 62.4

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 124.8

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 31.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 31.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 31.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 124.8

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 124.8

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 218.4

Lawton, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+15805813400

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 124.8

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 140.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 124.8

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 141.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
14.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
8
19.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
7
121 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
9
125.6 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
141.1 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.14 one way

$68.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.49 $74.98
premium $4.89 $42.03 $84.06
diesel $5.61 $48.22 $96.44

Estimated Tolls: $9.21

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (60.9 mi) $4.27
Will Rogers Turnpike (12.3 mi) $0.61

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

$34

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.5 0 $22.93 $10.48
Efficient EV 54.6 0 $19.11 $8.74
EV Truck/SUV 87.4 1 $30.58 $13.98

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

26 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

Claremore, OK

Evening in Claremore on Saturday

Local time

8:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Evening in Lawton on Saturday

Local time

8:11 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

17 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

3h 53m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour $18 near mile 135.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as roughly 89% of your time will be spent on high-speed thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by its efficiency, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles along the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. You will find that the drive maintains a steady pace, lacking the technical demands of winding mountain passes or narrow backroads. Transitioning between the various turnpikes and expressways allows for consistent travel speeds, making this an ideal route for those who prefer an interstate-dominant commute. Behind the wheel, you will feel the transition from the northeastern corner of the state toward the southwestern plains as you navigate these primary corridors.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near I 44.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 218.4 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 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Claremore, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Amarillo.

Oklahoma City

19.4 mi in | ~23m | via I 44; OK 66

Amarillo

125.6 mi in | ~2h 12m | via I 44; OK 66

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 218.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.21 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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.

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 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Lawton, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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