Origin
Lawton, OK
Late night in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Moore, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
79.2 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Moore, OK
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Trip Overview
Lawton, OK to Moore, OK is 79.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Pioneer Expressway, and Southwest 134th Street, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a familiar landscape as you head northeast. With 88% of the journey on highways, expect a relatively efficient trip. This route is best suited for a quick, same-day journey, making it a convenient option for relocation or a short hop between these Oklahoma cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 134th Street | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 4th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 281 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
447 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
183 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
481 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
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
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto OK 37
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
OK 37
Exit 110
Toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto OK 37
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest 134th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 37
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 78.8 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
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
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
OK 37
Take the exit onto OK 37 toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 110
Toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moor...
7
78.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
South Broadway Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.38 one way
$24.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.59 | $27.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Moore, OK
Late night in Moore on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 61.2 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, suggesting a period of consistent speed and minimal interaction with local traffic. The Pioneer Expressway and Southwest 134th Street mark the transitions into and out of this primary highway segment. Expect a driving experience that is predominantly fast-paced and direct, characteristic of modern turnpike and expressway travel.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Pioneer Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): 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.
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 Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
Oklahoma City
8.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 44
About the Cities
Starting in Lawton, OK
Full guide →Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
Arriving in Moore, OK
Full guide →Moore is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and a suburb of Oklahoma City.
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 79.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. 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.
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 Moore, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): 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.
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 Moore, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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