Embark on a 202-mile journey from Fairfax to Lawton, Oklahoma, a drive that will take approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes. This route is best suited for a single day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Expect to spend around $31 on fuel for this excursion, which features one designated stop. The overall feel of this drive is that of a turn-heavy local experience, guiding you through the heart of the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. It's a straightforward trip perfect for those looking for a direct connection between these two points.
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
100.6 miles from Fairfax, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi
1h 1m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
56.8 mi
57m
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi
28m
North Main Street
16.3 mi
21m
OK 15
14.9 mi
17m
Cimarron Turnpike
14.4 mi
14m
Pioneer Expressway
5 mi
5m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on OK 18
16 mi·21 min·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto OK 15
15 mi·17 min·OK 15
Use the right lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 177
1.2 mi·1 min·US 177
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 412 West: Enid
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·11 sec·this road
Exit 15Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 412
14 mi·14 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 64; US 412
522 ft·6 sec·Norma A. Lamb Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma City
9
Merge onto I 35
52 mi·52 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
16 mi·19 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, AmarilloUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.9 mi·8 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: LawtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 44
61 mi·1 hr 1 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, LawtonUse 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 39AToward US 281 Business South: LawtonUse 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 manageable 3-hour duration and 202-mile distance, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the one recommended stop. The estimated fuel cost of $31 is a reasonable budget for this excursion. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to navigation and be prepared for frequent adjustments. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of US 412 West, Cimarron Turnpike, and Norma A before you set off to ensure a smoother transition between road segments.
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 100.6 miles from Fairfax, OK, or about 1h 49m 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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.6 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 59m
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 Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, OK
This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Fairfax, 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 60.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.3 and 200.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.3 mi into trip|~21m in|OK 15
Turn right onto OK 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
47.3 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, US 64 East: Perry, Oklahoma...
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108.4 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
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124 mi into trip|~2h 17m 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
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200.3 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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
$31.46 one way
$62.91 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.54
$69.07
premium
$4.89
$38.72
$77.44
diesel
$5.61
$44.42
$88.84
Estimated Tolls: $4.99
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(60.9 mi)$4.27
Cimarron Turnpike
(14.4 mi)$0.72
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
$31
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.4
0
$21.13
$9.66
Efficient EV
50.3
0
$17.60
$8.05
EV Truck/SUV
80.5
1
$28.17
$12.88
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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 20, 2026
Origin
Fairfax, OK
Late night
in Fairfax on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Late night
in Lawton on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate via US 412 West, the Cimarron Turnpike, and Norma A, suggesting a route that winds through communities and varied terrain. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile implies you'll be adjusting your speed and direction often. This means keeping your attention on the road and anticipating changes in scenery and road conditions as you progress.
62% 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: 60.9 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.3 miles in near OK 15.
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 13 significant decision points across 201.2 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 16.3 miles (OK 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fairfax, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Amarillo.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 $4.99 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.
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 16.3 miles (OK 15): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Lawton, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
