If you are planning to travel from Konawa to Lawton, you are looking at a 113.9-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes behind the wheel for this direct trip. Since the drive is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budget about $17 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. This route keeps you within the same region, ensuring a consistent landscape as you navigate from Konawa toward the Lawton area.
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
62.7 miles from Konawa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
52.6 mi
53m
East Broadway Street
26.3 mi
44m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Deputy Mark Roberts and Deputy Mike Lowry Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
16m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
8.3 mi
7m
Southeast 44th Street
5.5 mi
7m
Pioneer Expressway
5 mi
5m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 52.6 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Konawa, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on this road
142 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto OK 39
0.6 mi·59 sec·West 3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 39
9.4 mi·16 min·Deputy Mark Roberts and Deputy Mike Lowry Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 39
26 mi·44 min·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto OK 74
1.9 mi·2 min·North Green Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto I 35
11 mi·11 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
390 ft·8 sec
Exit 106Toward OK 9 West: ChickashaUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on OK 9
0.3 mi·32 sec·OK 9
Toward I 35 North, OK 9 East
10
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 9
271 ft·6 sec·OK 9
Toward I 35 North, OK 9 East
11
Merge onto West Adkins Hill Road
0.1 mi·9 sec·West Adkins Hill Road
12
Continue on OK 9
5.5 mi·7 min·Southeast 44th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 4 Toll
8.3 mi·7 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle, MustangUse the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 44 West: LawtonUse the sharp right lane.
15
Merge onto I 44
53 mi·53 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi·5 min·Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
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.
19
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the total travel time of just under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Since there are no designated stops included in this 113.9-mile route, make sure to handle any necessary errands or fuel top-offs before you leave Konawa. Keep in mind that the local road segments can be winding, so account for a bit of extra time if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections that are common on these types of thoroughfares. Use the $17 fuel estimate as a baseline for your trip budget, but always carry a little extra to account for idling or potential detours.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.7 miles from Konawa, OK, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 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 28 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 15m
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 Konawa, 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 Konawa, OK
This is one driving day of about 125.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Konawa, 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 52.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Konawa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Elmer Thomas Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 113.9
Lawton, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+15805813400
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 124.5 — 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|OK 39 / West 3rd Street
Turn left onto OK 39 / West 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
49.9 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
7
50.2 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|OK 9
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 9 toward I 35 North, OK 9 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 North, OK 9 East
6
64.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
7
124.5 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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
$19.62 one way
$39.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.54
$43.09
premium
$4.89
$24.15
$48.30
diesel
$5.61
$27.71
$55.42
Estimated Tolls: $4.26
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(52.6 mi)$3.68
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
(8.3 mi)$0.58
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
$20
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.18
$6.02
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$10.98
$5.02
EV Truck/SUV
50.2
0
$17.57
$8.03
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 15, 2026
Origin
Konawa, OK
Late night
in Konawa on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Late night
in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newcastle, OK
63 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
1 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 39m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that favors smaller roads over major interstates. You will navigate using West 3rd Street, the Deputy Mark Roberts and Deputy Mike Lowry Memorial Highway, and East Broadway Street to complete your trek. Because the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace compared to a standard freeway commute. The route requires your full attention as you transition through various local segments rather than settling into a long, monotonous stretch of highway. It is a practical drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the duration of the trip.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.6 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near OK 39 / West 3rd Street.
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 12 significant decision points across 125.5 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: near the start (OK 39 / West 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles (OK 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Konawa, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle and Mustang.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 125.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.6 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.26 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.
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: near the start (OK 39 / West 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles (OK 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawton, OK before heading back.
