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Trip from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

183 mi

295 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m

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

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Downtown Mannford, OK, OK

Mannford, OK

Freek Wolsink

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

Lawton, OK

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Trip Overview

This 182.9-mile journey from Mannford to Lawton, Oklahoma, is estimated to take about 2 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward day trip, easily manageable within a single day, with a projected fuel cost of around $28. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this drive, so expect a more hands-on experience. As you travel from the Great Plains region of Oklahoma to its southern part, also within the Great Plains, the landscape is likely to offer consistent, open terrain. With only one recommended stop, this trip is designed for efficiency.

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

91.5 miles from Mannford, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 61.4 mi 1h 1m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 60.9 mi 1h 1m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
OK 48 8.4 mi 9m
South 337th West Avenue 7.2 mi 12m
Pioneer Expressway 5 mi 5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.2 mi 4m
US Historic 66 4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 61.4 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mannford, OK and Lawton, OK.

1

Start on Basin Road

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Basin Road
2

Turn right onto OK 51

2.5 mi · 3 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto OK 48

8.4 mi · 9 min · OK 48
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto OK 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Turn right onto CR N3730

7.0 mi · 11 min · South 337th West Avenue
Use the straight / sharp left / slight right lanes.
6

At end of road, turn right onto West South 181 Street

82 ft · 6 sec · West South 181 Street
7

Turn left onto CR N3730

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South 337th West Avenue
8

Turn right onto US Historic 66; OK 66

1.4 mi · 1 min · US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66

2.4 mi · 2 min · US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Turn left

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66

16 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

5.0 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit onto US 281 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 281 Business
Exit 39A Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

38 ft · 0 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
23

Arrive at destination

Southwest Gore Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 49-minute estimated drive time and 182.9-mile distance, leaving Mannford in the morning allows ample time to reach Lawton comfortably within a single day. Plan for your single recommended stop to be a good midway point for fuel and a brief stretch. Since this route involves numerous turns on local roads, pay close attention to your navigation, especially as you transition between roads like South 337th West Avenue and West South 181 Street. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local road driving can sometimes consume fuel at a slightly different rate than highway driving, and the $28 fuel cost is an estimate.

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 91.5 miles from Mannford, OK, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 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 40 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.5 miles or 1h 42m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mannford, 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 Mannford, OK

This is one driving day of about 183 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Mannford, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 61.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nichols Hills, OK

92 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

Drumright, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nichols Hills, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from Mannford, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 52.3

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.1

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 26.1

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 91.5

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 91.5

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 91.5

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 182.9

Lawton, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+15805813400

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 91.5

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 104.5

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14054456277

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.9 and 182.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
23.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
7
85.6 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
9
90.2 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
105.8 mi into trip | ~2h in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
7
182.1 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | US 281 Business

Take the exit onto US 281 Business toward US 281 Business South: Lawton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 39A Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.61 one way

$57.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.41 $62.83
premium $4.89 $35.22 $70.43
diesel $5.61 $40.40 $80.81

Estimated Tolls: $7.34

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (60.9 mi) $4.27
Turner Turnpike (61.4 mi) $3.07

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

$29

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.9 0 $19.22 $8.78
Efficient EV 45.8 0 $16.01 $7.32
EV Truck/SUV 73.2 0 $25.62 $11.71

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mannford, OK

Night in Mannford on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Night in Lawton on Saturday

Local time

11:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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 21m 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...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour $18 near mile 100.9
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 "turn-heavy local drive" for this entire 182.9-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long stretches of high-speed interstate; instead, be prepared for frequent adjustments and navigation on secondary roads like the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, South 337th West Avenue, and West South 181 Street. This means your driving pace will be dictated by local conditions and traffic rather than the open road. The lack of a "longest stretch" indicator suggests a continuous series of turns and road changes throughout the 2-hour and 49-minute duration.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.4 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 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 23.9 miles in.

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 183 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 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.2 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): 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.

On the drive from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.

Amarillo

90.2 mi in | ~1h 41m | via I 44; OK 66

About the Cities

Arriving in Lawton, OK

Full guide →

Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest 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 21m. Total distance: 183 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.4 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.34 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 Lawton, 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 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.2 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lawton, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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