Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
97.1 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Oklahoma County, OK
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This 97.1-mile drive from Lawton, OK to Oklahoma County, OK can be completed in about 1 hour and 50 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is largely highway-focused, with 87% of the journey on main roads like the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway, and Crosstown Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this is an economical option for a quick journey. You'll be traveling entirely within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent scenery. This trip is straightforward and efficient, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Northeast 63rd Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Oklahoma County, OK.
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto US 281 Business
Take the ramp onto US 281 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
Continue on I 44
Continue on I 44; US 62
Take the exit
Continue on I 40; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
Continue on I 35
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Bryant Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 63rd Street
Turn left onto North Air Depot Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto East Wilshire Boulevard
Turn right onto North Air Depot Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes for this 97.1-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. There are no recommended stops, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you leave Lawton. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so ensure your tank is adequately filled. Since the longest stretch is over 61 miles, consider a quick stop before you embark on that segment if you prefer shorter driving periods. The highway-focused nature means you'll be on major routes, so be aware of typical highway traffic patterns.
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.
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 21 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma County, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lawton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawton, OK
This is one driving day of about 97.1 miles and 1h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 48.6 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 92.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Northeast 63rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$15.18 one way
$30.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$15
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Oklahoma County on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
74°F
Newcastle, OK
49 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 97.1-mile route, with 87% of your travel occurring on major roads. The bulk of your time will be spent on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.2 miles. As you progress, the transition between the turnpike and expressways like the Will Rogers Expressway and Crosstown Expressway will keep the driving dynamic. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather a direct and efficient path designed for covering distance quickly.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Will Rogers Expressway. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.9 miles (US 281 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
538 ft
Total Descent
504 ft
Highest Point
1,417 ft
~20.8 mi in
Elevation Range
308 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawton, OK to Oklahoma County, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.
Oklahoma City
Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 97.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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