Origin
Lawton, OK
Evening in Lawton on Friday
Local time
6:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Skiatook, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
207.9 mi
335 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
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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Skiatook, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawton, OK to Skiatook, OK covers 207.9 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.7 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
104 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 87.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| North Peoria Avenue East | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| OK 11 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,634 veh/hr typical · worst 2,052
Quietest
2 AM
~130 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Skiatook, 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
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
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto CR LL
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Exit 5C
Toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
At end of road, turn right onto West 36th Street North
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West 36th Street North
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto East 46th Street North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 46th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto OK 11
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
North Peoria Avenue East
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on OK 11
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
OK 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 11
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 11
Use the straight / sharp left lanes.
22
Turn left onto OK 20
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto South Osage Street
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Osage Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
South Osage Street
Trip Plan
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 104 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 46 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104 miles or 1h 52m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skiatook, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lawton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 207.9 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104 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 87.7 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 190.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
9
184.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
7
190.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
|
CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Take the exit onto CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 5C
Toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.23 one way
$64.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $35.34 | $70.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $40.34 | $80.67 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $45.83 | $91.66 |
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
$32
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.83 | $9.98 |
| Efficient EV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.11 | $13.31 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Skiatook, OK
Evening in Skiatook on Friday
Local time
6:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 47m 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?
207.9 mi in 3h 47m, mostly highway — 87.7 mi of that is on I 44.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 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 0.9 miles in near US 281 Business.
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 17 significant decision points across 207.9 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 0.9 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; at 97.2 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,369 ft
645 ft
Total Climb
505 ft
Total Descent
969 ft
Highest Point
1,369 ft
~59.4 mi in
Elevation Range
724 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.
On the drive from Lawton, OK to Skiatook, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Sand Springs
184.9 mi in
|
~3h 13m
|
via I 244
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 Skiatook, OK
Full guide →Founded 1872
Skiatook is a city of 8,450 people (2019) in the Green Country region of 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 47m. Total distance: 207.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.7 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 Skiatook, 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 0.9 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; at 97.2 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Skiatook, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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