Origin
Grove, OK
Evening in Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grove, 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
5h 1m
Distance
280.4 mi
451 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grove, OK
Francesco Ungaro
Lawton, OK
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 280-mile journey from Grove, Oklahoma, to Lawton, Oklahoma, is a straightforward 5-hour drive, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on major turnpikes like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and Will Rogers Turnpike, covering 92% of the distance on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $44, this route offers a budget-friendly way to traverse the Great Plains region. The drive is focused on efficient travel, with only one recommended stop, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal disruption. Plan for a full day of driving, but know that you can comfortably complete it without an overnight stay.
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
140.2 miles from Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m 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 Turnpike | 60.2 mi | 1h |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.5 mi | 28m |
| Skelly Bypass | 15 mi | 18m |
| US 59 | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| I 44 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grove, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on South Main Street
292 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West O'Daniel Parkway
3
Turn right onto US 59
14 mi
·
19 min
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US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the sharp right lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 60
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 60
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward PIKEPASS Only
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 44
60 mi
·
1 hr
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
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.
15
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
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.
17
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.
18
Continue on I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
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.
22
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, starting your drive from Grove, OK, in the early morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize fatigue. With only one recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, you can easily complete this 280-mile trip in a single day. Factor in the $44 fuel cost and plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially since much of the drive is on turnpikes where services might be spaced out. A concrete tip: be aware of the longest stretch of 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike; ensure you have adequate fuel before entering this segment. This route's efficiency means flexibility is on your side for pacing.
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 140.2 miles from Grove, OK, or about 2h 33m 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 62 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.2 miles or 2h 33m 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 8m
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 Grove, 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 Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 280.4 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Grove, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.2 miles from Grove, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 203.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
9
76.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
81.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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...
9
187.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m 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
203.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
$43.84 one way
$87.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.13 | $96.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $53.96 | $107.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.91 | $123.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.61
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)
$4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(60.9 mi)
$4.27
Will Rogers Turnpike
(60.2 mi)
$3.01
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
$44
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.44 | $13.46 |
| Efficient EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.53 | $11.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.2 | 1 | $39.26 | $17.95 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 13 to 16 mph
66% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:13PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:01PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
10 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 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
$18
near mile 193.3
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 5-hour trip, with 92% of the route utilizing major turnpikes. The drive features long stretches of consistent highway, including an 86.6-mile segment on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This means you'll experience a steady pace with limited opportunities for spontaneous detours, emphasizing efficient forward momentum. The character remains largely consistent, offering a predictable and direct path through Oklahoma's Great Plains landscape. It's a route designed for covering ground rather than exploring winding backroads.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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 15.4 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 280.4 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 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grove, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only, Oklahoma City and Amarillo.
Joplin
14.7 mi in
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~21m
Pikepass Only
15.4 mi in
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~23m
Oklahoma City
81.3 mi in
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~1h 31m
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via I 44; OK 66
Amarillo
187.5 mi in
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~3h 21m
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via I 44; OK 66
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 280.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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 $11.61 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 15.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 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.
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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