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Trip from Lawton, OK to Holdenville, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
145.8 mi
235 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
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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Holdenville, OK
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Trip Overview
Lawton, OK to Holdenville, OK is 145.8 miles and takes about 2h 56m via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, OK 9, and US 270, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. With a high percentage of highway driving, it’s a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Most drivers will find this route manageable for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for a less demanding drive.
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
72.9 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 52.7 mi | 54m |
| OK 9 | 34.3 mi | 45m |
| US 270 | 13.3 mi | 19m |
| East Walnut Street | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur | 7.8 mi | 7m |
| Southeast 44th Street | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 52.7 mi, about 54m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~736 veh/hr typical · worst 859
Quietest
1 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Lawton, OK and Holdenville, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
447 ft
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13 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
183 ft
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13 sec
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Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
481 ft
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12 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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Northwest 2nd Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
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28 sec
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US 281 Business
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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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
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2 min
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Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 44
53 mi
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54 min
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Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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51 sec
Toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto OK 4 Toll
7.8 mi
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7 min
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Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on OK 9
5.5 mi
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7 min
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Southeast 44th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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West Adkins Hill Road
14
Continue on OK 9
470 ft
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9 sec
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Southeast 44th Street
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
16
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.2 mi
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10 sec
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World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
17
Continue on OK 9; I 35
0.7 mi
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51 sec
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McCall Bridge
18
Take the exit onto OK 9
28 mi
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36 min
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OK 9
Exit 108A
Toward OK 9 East: Tecumseh
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on OK 9; CR E1210
0.3 mi
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21 sec
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OK 9; CR E1210
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 9; CR E1210
3.1 mi
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3 min
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OK 9; CR E1210
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 9; CR EW121
3.4 mi
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5 min
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OK 9; CR EW121
22
Continue on OK 9
13 mi
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14 min
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East Walnut Street
23
Continue on US 270; OK9; OK 3E
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Wrangler Boulevard West
Toward Eufaula
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto US 377; OK 99; OK 3E
1.5 mi
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1 min
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North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
4.6 mi
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7 min
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East Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 270
1.6 mi
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2 min
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US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 270
2.6 mi
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3 min
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US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto CR N3630
419 ft
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14 sec
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CR N3630
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 270
9.2 mi
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12 min
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US 270
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto OK 48; US 270 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Broadway of America
31
Continue on OK 48; US 270 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
OK 48; US 270 Business
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 2h 56m drive, consider leaving Lawton in the morning to ensure you have ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $26, this route is very manageable for a single day. The longest stretch on the turnpike is over 50 miles, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before you hit that segment. Because the total drive is under three hours, you have the flexibility to depart later if needed, but starting earlier allows for a more relaxed pace.
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 72.9 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.7 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 32 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.9 miles or 1h 17m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holdenville, 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 145.8 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 52.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.9 miles from Lawton, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
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Elmer Thomas Park
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Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 135.3 — 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
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~1m in
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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...
7
60.9 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard,...
7
76.2 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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OK 9
Take the exit onto OK 9 toward OK 9 East: Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 108A
Toward OK 9 East: Tecumseh
6
135.3 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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CR N3630
Turn right onto CR N3630
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.24 one way
$48.48 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
| premium | $5.18 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $30.71 | $61.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.24
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(52.7 mi)
$3.69
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
(7.8 mi)
$0.55
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
$24
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.31 | $7.00 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Origin
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 3 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Holdenville, OK
Afternoon in Holdenville on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NE 5 mph
68% 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
1 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
2h 56m 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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
$18
near mile 65.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 78% of this 145.8-mile route is highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest stretch without a significant break is 52.7 miles, which occurs on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. You'll transition from highway to surface roads, primarily on OK 9 and US 270, for the final portion of the drive. Expect a mix of open cruising and areas with more frequent intersections as you get closer to Holdenville.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.7 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 9. 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 16 significant decision points across 145.8 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 60.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,291 ft
888 ft
Total Climb
79 ft
Total Descent
403 ft
Highest Point
1,291 ft
~62.5 mi in
Elevation Range
403 ft
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 Lawton, OK and Holdenville, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman and Eufaula.
Oklahoma City
8.2 mi in
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~10m
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via I 44
H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard
60.9 mi in
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~1h 4m
Norman
60.9 mi in
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~1h 4m
Eufaula
123.3 mi in
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~2h 22m
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via US 270; OK9; OK 3E
About the Cities
Starting in Lawton, OK
Full guide →Founded 1901
Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
Top landmarks
- • Methodist Episcopal Church, South — church in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Arriving in Holdenville, OK
Full guide →Founded 1898
Holdenville is a city in Oklahoma and the seat of Hughes County. It has a dark distinction of once being a sundown town.
Top landmarks
- • Holdenville Armory — armory in Holdenville, United States of America
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 2h 56m. Total distance: 145.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.7 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.24 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.
Yes — we found about 16 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 Holdenville, 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 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 60.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Holdenville, OK before heading back.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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