Guymon to Lawton is 296 miles and takes about 5 hours 54 minutes via Larry Wade Memorial Highway and US Highway 83, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, moving you from the northwestern Great Plains region down towards the southwestern part of the state. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel as you make your way south. It's a straightforward trip, good for a single day if you're looking to cover ground efficiently while staying within the same state.
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
148 miles from Guymon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Larry Wade Memorial Highway
46.5 mi
56m
US Highway 83
46.2 mi
49m
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
45 mi
50m
US 83
26.8 mi
31m
OK 6
19.2 mi
22m
East Oklahoma Avenue
15.6 mi
17m
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
13.9 mi
16m
Road AA
12.3 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
Larry Wade Memorial Highway
— 46.5 mi, about 56m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~743 veh/hr typical
· worst 979
Quietest
2 AM
~48 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guymon, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on US 412; OK 3; OK 136
358 ft·19 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·Northeast 4th Street
3
Turn right onto North East Street
1.2 mi·2 min·North East Street
4
Continue on US 412; OK 3
10 mi·11 min·Road W
5
Continue on US 412; OK 3
6.3 mi·7 min·Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
6
Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.4 mi·1 min·Peery Street
7
Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
8
Continue on US 412; OK 3
12 mi·14 min·Road AA
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 412; OK 3
6.9 mi·7 min·Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
10
Take the exit
229 ft·6 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 83
8.7 mi·10 min·Oklahoma Panhandle Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 83
5.5 mi·5 min·US Highway 83
13
Continue on US 83
4.6 mi·7 min·North Main Street
14
Continue on US 83
41 mi·43 min·US Highway 83
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; US 83
9.6 mi·12 min·US 60; US 83
16
Turn slight left onto US 83
27 mi·31 min·US 83
17
Turn left onto TX 152
16 mi·17 min·East Oklahoma Avenue
18
Continue on OK 152
5.9 mi·10 min·OK 152
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on OK 152
2.4 mi·4 min·OK 152
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on OK 152
0.7 mi·1 min·OK 152
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 6
19 mi·22 min·OK 6
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto CR N1950
1.2 mi·1 min·Bank 29
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
24
Continue on OK 34
0.1 mi·13 sec·OK 34
25
Take the ramp onto OK 34
0.2 mi·28 sec·OK 34
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
26
Merge onto I 40; OK 34
5.5 mi·5 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 38Toward OK 6: AltusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork
204 ft·5 sec
Toward OK 6 South: AltusUse the right lane.
29
Merge onto OK 6
46 mi·56 min·Larry Wade Memorial Highway
Toward AltusUse the straight lane.
30
Continue on OK 6; US 283
5.8 mi·7 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto East Tamarack Road
1.7 mi·2 min·East Tamarack Road
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on Veterans Drive
2.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Drive
33
Turn left onto US 62
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Broadway Street
34
Continue on US 62
45 mi·50 min·Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
7.0 mi·8 min·US 62
Toward Rogers LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn right onto Indian Trail Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Indian Trail Road
Use the right lane.
37
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
38
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
0.9 mi·59 sec·Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
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.
40
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
41
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 5 hour 54 minute drive, leaving Guymon in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Lawton with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $46, you can be quite flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you're on the surface road portions, as services might be less frequent than on the highways. The longest stretch without a significant break is 46.5 miles, so plan accordingly if you prefer more frequent stops.
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 148 miles from Guymon, OK, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 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 65 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148 miles or 2h 52m 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 53m
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 Guymon, 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 Guymon, OK
This is one driving day of about 296 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Guymon, 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 Larry Wade Memorial Highway for about 46.5 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 179.7 and 295.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
179.7 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|OK 34
Take the ramp onto OK 34 toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, Woodward
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, OK 34 North: Oklahoma City, W...
7
185.4 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward OK 6: Altus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38
Toward OK 6: Altus
8
185.6 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward OK 6 South: Altus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 6 South: Altus
7
286.9 mi into trip|~5h 42m in|US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rogers Lane
7
295.1 mi into trip|~5h 52m 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
$49.38 one way
$98.75 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$53.66
$107.33
premium
$5.26
$61.29
$122.57
diesel
$6.18
$72.01
$144.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.8
1
$31.08
$14.21
Efficient EV
74
0
$25.90
$11.84
EV Truck/SUV
118.4
1
$41.44
$18.94
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Guymon, OK
Late night
in Guymon on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
N 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 4:46AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Lawton, OK
Late night
in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 21 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 4:46AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
14 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
5h 54m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 40% of this 296-mile route is on highways, with the remaining 60% on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 46.5 miles on Larry Wade Memorial Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a blend of faster highway segments and more rural cruising as you travel. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you progress south.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.5 mi on Larry Wade Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 179.7 miles in near OK 34.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 296 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 179.7 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,123 ft1,109 ft
Total Climb
58 ft
Total Descent
2,071 ft
Highest Point
3,123 ft
Elevation Range
2,014 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Guymon, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Woodward and Altus.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 296 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.5 miles on Larry Wade Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 179.7 miles (OK 34): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
