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Trip from Crescent, 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

116.3 mi

187 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
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.

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Downtown Crescent, OK, OK

Crescent, OK

General Kenobi

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

Lawton, OK

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Trip Overview

This 116.3-mile drive from Crescent, Oklahoma, to Lawton, Oklahoma, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 8 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, you'll spend about 79% of your time on highways, making it a quick and efficient trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $18, this route is an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to depart and arrive within the same day without needing an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This is a practical, no-fuss option for getting from point A to point B.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

58.1 miles from Crescent, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 60.9 mi 1h 1m
South Grand Avenue 21.8 mi 27m
Will Rogers Expressway 15.6 mi 18m
Lake Hefner Parkway 9.5 mi 10m
Pioneer Expressway 5 mi 5m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 2.5 mi 2m
US 281 Business 0.9 mi 1m
East Monroe Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Harry E. Bailey Turnpike — 60.9 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

27 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Monroe Street

204 ft · 14 sec · East Monroe Street
3

Turn left onto OK 74

22 mi · 27 min · South Grand Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on OK 74

9.5 mi · 10 min · Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5

Merge onto I 44; OK 3

7.7 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6

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.
7

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
8

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

5.0 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

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.
11

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

38 ft · 0 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
12

Arrive at destination

Southwest Gore Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of around 2 hours and 8 minutes for this 116.3-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Aiming for an early morning start will allow you to maximize your time at your destination in Lawton. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily fit in quick breaks as needed, perhaps utilizing service areas along the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Keep in mind the estimated fuel cost of $18 for this journey. A specific tip for this route: be aware that the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 60 miles, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment.

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 58.1 miles from Crescent, OK, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 26 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.1 miles or 1h 8m 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 45m

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 Crescent, 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 Crescent, OK

This is one driving day of about 116.3 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Crescent, 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 60.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Newcastle, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newcastle, OK

58 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

Nichols Hills, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blanchard, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Crescent, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 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.

Blink Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.9

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 116.3

Lawton, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+15805813400

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 33.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 115.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Monroe Street

Turn left onto East Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 74 / South Grand Avenue

Turn left onto OK 74 / South Grand Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
31.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 44; OK 3 / Will Rogers Expressway

Merge onto I 44; OK 3 / Will Rogers Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
39 mi into trip | ~48m 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
7
115.3 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

$18.18 one way

$36.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.96 $39.93
premium $4.89 $22.38 $44.76
diesel $5.61 $25.68 $51.36

Estimated Tolls: $4.27

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (60.9 mi) $4.27

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

$18

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.9 0 $12.21 $5.58
Efficient EV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.65
EV Truck/SUV 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Crescent, OK

Late night in Crescent on Sunday

Local time

1:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

S 17 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Lawton, OK

Late night in Lawton on Sunday

Local time

1:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

S 12 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 12:40AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

74°F

Newcastle, OK

58 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

2 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 32.1
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 highway-focused experience for most of this 116.3-mile journey, with 79% of the route on high-speed roads. The most significant uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 60.9 miles along the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, so be prepared for a sustained period of highway driving. While the profile is largely highway, you will transition onto local roads like South Grand Avenue and Will Rogers Expressway as you approach Lawton. This mix means you'll experience both the efficiency of turnpikes and the more urban feel of city driving as you near your destination.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.9 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and South Grand Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Monroe Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 8m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 74 / South Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles (I 44; OK 3 / Will Rogers Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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: 116.3 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 (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.9 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.27 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (OK 74 / South Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles (I 44; OK 3 / Will Rogers Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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

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