Origin
Lawton, OK
Late night in Lawton on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
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Trip from Lawton, OK to Beggs, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
183 mi
295 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawton, OK
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Beggs, OK
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Trip Overview
Lawton, OK to Beggs, OK is 183 miles and takes about 3h 23m via I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward journey across the state. Expect a primarily highway-focused experience, making it a practical option for a single-day trip. Given its relatively short duration, you'll have flexibility in your departure time and stop planning.
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
91.5 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 61.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| OK 16 | 13 mi | 15m |
| East 1st Avenue | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 61.5 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Beggs, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
447 ft
·
13 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
183 ft
·
13 sec
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Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
481 ft
·
12 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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Northwest 2nd Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 281 Business
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 281 Business
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 44; US 62
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto I 44
62 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Use the right lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48
9.1 mi
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14 min
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East 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 16
13 mi
·
15 min
·
OK 16
18
Turn left onto Muskogee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Muskogee Avenue
19
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for a flexible departure. Aim to leave mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic and give yourself ample time for any brief stops you might need. The longest stretch without a major exit is 61.5 miles on I 44, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that section. Your estimated fuel cost is around $29, which is quite manageable for this distance.
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 91.5 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 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 40 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beggs, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lawton, 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 Lawton, OK
This is one driving day of about 183 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Lawton, 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 I 44 for about 61.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 158.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 281 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: O...
8
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
7
97.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
158.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 196
Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.61 one way
$57.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.22 | $70.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.40 | $80.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.28
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(61.2 mi)
$4.28
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
$29
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.78 |
| Efficient EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.01 | $7.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.62 | $11.71 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Beggs, OK
Late night in Beggs on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph
17% chance
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
3 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 23m 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
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 82.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the drive on major roads like I 44 and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 61.5 miles on I 44, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The Will Rogers Expressway also features prominently, contributing to the overall highway character of this 183-mile trip. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations from high-speed routes.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.5 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 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 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
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 15 significant decision points across 183 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 281 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles (I 44 / 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawton, OK to Beggs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Keystone Lake along the way.
Keystone Lake
158.7 mi in
|
~2h 47m
About the Cities
Starting 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 3h 23m. Total distance: 183 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.5 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.28 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 Beggs, 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 281 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Beggs, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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