Lawton, OK to Yukon, OK is 84 miles and takes about 1 hour 38 minutes via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip between two Oklahoma cities. With 85% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a consistent pace for most of the 84 miles. This route is ideal for a quick day trip or as a connecting drive between points further afield in Oklahoma.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
53 mi
54m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
13.4 mi
17m
Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi
4m
South Mustang Road
4.4 mi
6m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.4 mi
2m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Garth Brooks Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
East Southwest 59th Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 53 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Yukon, 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 CityUse 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
53 mi·54 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, TuttleUse the sharp right lane.
11
Merge onto OK 4
13 mi·17 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto East Southwest 59th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·East Southwest 59th Street
13
Turn right onto OK 4
4.4 mi·6 min·South Mustang Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: AmarilloUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.9 mi·2 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 136Toward Garth Brooks BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left
0.2 mi·1 min
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 38 minute duration and 84-mile distance, you have a lot of flexibility with this route. Leaving Lawton in the morning or early afternoon will easily get you to Yukon before evening. Since the longest stretch is 53 miles, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Yukon; the estimated fuel cost of $13 is based on typical usage for this distance.
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 42 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53 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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 44m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yukon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawton, OK
This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 53 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 82.3 — 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|~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...
7
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, Tuttle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, Tuttle
8
80.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Turn left toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
7
82.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward Garth Brooks Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward Garth Brooks Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.13 one way
$26.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.42
$28.84
premium
$4.89
$16.17
$32.33
diesel
$5.61
$18.55
$37.09
Estimated Tolls: $4.65
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(53 mi)$3.71
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
(13.4 mi)$0.94
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
$13
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.35
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yukon, OK
Late night
in Yukon on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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
1h 38m 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
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$18
near mile 78.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the 84 miles taking place on paved highways. You'll encounter stretches of the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, including a notable 53-mile segment that forms the longest uninterrupted portion of the route. Expect a generally fast-paced experience, characteristic of turnpike travel, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares. The drive is consistent, making it easy to maintain a steady speed.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84 miles you will encounter 15 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 61.3 miles: 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 Yukon, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Mustang and Tuttle.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 84 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.65 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 Yukon, 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 0.9 miles (US 281 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 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 Yukon, OK before heading back.
