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Trip from Lawton, OK to Shawnee, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

117.6 mi

189 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and County seat of Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

Lawton, OK

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Downtown Shawnee, OK, OK

Shawnee, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 117.6-mile drive from Lawton, OK, to Shawnee, OK, takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes to complete. It's a convenient day trip, with no recommended overnight stops, and is primarily a highway-focused experience. You'll be traveling on main roads like the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and Southeast Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this trip through Oklahoma's Great Plains region is quite budget-friendly. Consider this a simple, efficient journey connecting two points within the same state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.8 miles from Lawton, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 61.2 mi 1h 2m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 16.2 mi 17m
Southeast Expressway 13 mi 14m
Will Rogers Expressway 7.7 mi 8m
OK 3W 6 mi 7m
Pioneer Expressway 4.6 mi 4m
Southwest Expressway 3.3 mi 4m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 2.4 mi 2m
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 Shawnee, 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

7.7 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 62
Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 240; US 62; OK 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

13 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3

16 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270

0.2 mi · 29 sec · OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181 Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270

0.3 mi · 43 sec · OK 3W; US 270
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh Use the straight lane.
17

Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270

5.4 mi · 6 min · OK 3W; US 177; US 270
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
19

Continue on OK 18

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Farrall Street
20

Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Kickapoo Street
21

Turn sharp right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a manageable 2-hour, 8-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. There are no specific stops recommended, so plan your breaks as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to grab a snack. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $18 for the 117.6 miles. A practical tip for this route: if you're leaving Lawton during peak hours, be aware that the initial stretches on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike might see more local traffic.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 26 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, 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 117.6 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Lawton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 61.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Newcastle, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newcastle, OK

59 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

Cyril, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blanchard, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 110.1 — 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 | ~0m in | 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
77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 62

Take the exit onto US 62 toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort...
8
109.9 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | OK 3W; US 270

Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 181 Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
110.1 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | OK 3W; US 270

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: S...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.39 one way

$36.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.19 $40.37
premium $4.89 $22.63 $45.26
diesel $5.61 $25.96 $51.93

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

$18

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.3 0 $12.35 $5.64
Efficient EV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70
EV Truck/SUV 47 0 $16.46 $7.53

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 20, 2026

Origin

Lawton, OK

Late night in Lawton on Tuesday

Local time

3:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shawnee, OK

Late night in Shawnee on Tuesday

Local time

3:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Newcastle, OK

59 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

6 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 8m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour $18 near mile 81.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.2 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. While largely highway, the mix of roads like Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Southeast Expressway means you'll experience some variations in road type as you progress. This isn't a winding scenic route but rather a direct path designed for efficient travel.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 117.6 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 77.1 miles (US 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Lawton, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Tecumseh.

Oklahoma City

8.2 mi in | ~10m | via I 44

Tecumseh

109.9 mi in | ~1h 57m | via OK 3W; US 270

About the Cities

Starting in Lawton, OK

Full guide →

Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.

Arriving in Shawnee, OK

Full guide →

Shawnee is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma. While normally not on the sight-seeing itinerary of those who do not know someone already living there, Shawnee could prove to be an interesting day trip. Shawnee is known for its numerous Native American casinos, maybe lesser-so that it is where Brad Pitt and Jim Thorpe hailed from or the origin of Sonic restaurants.

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 8m. Total distance: 117.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). 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 Shawnee, 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. 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 77.1 miles (US 62): 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 Shawnee, 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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