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Trip from Muskogee, OK to Lawton, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

217.8 mi

351 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

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

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city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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

Lawton, OK

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 217.8-mile journey from Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Lawton, Oklahoma, with an estimated driving time of 3 hours and 50 minutes. This drive, primarily utilizing the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, making it a practical option for a quick excursion. With a projected fuel cost of around $34, it's an economical choice for exploring the Great Plains region. The route offers a mixed driving experience, suggesting a blend of highway speeds and potentially some more local road sections as you approach your destination. Plan for one primary stop along the way to break up the drive.

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

108.9 miles from Muskogee, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 98 mi 1h 39m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 60.9 mi 1h 1m
South 32nd Street 20.5 mi 22m
Southeast Expressway 13.2 mi 14m
Will Rogers Expressway 7.6 mi 8m
Pioneer Expressway 5 mi 5m
Southwest Expressway 3.7 mi 4m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 2.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 98 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business

74 ft · 6 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 64 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto West Hancock Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road
4

Turn left onto US 64; US 69

21 mi · 22 min · South 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 40

23 mi · 22 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 40

1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 40

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3

13 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

3.7 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto US 62

0.6 mi · 41 sec · US 62
Exit 1A Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 44; US 62

7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
14

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

5.0 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

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.
17

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

38 ft · 0 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
18

Arrive at destination

Southwest Gore Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under four hours, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Leaving Muskogee in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Lawton with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing where to pause for a break or refuel; consider planning this around the halfway point to break up the 98-mile stretch on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $34 cost is based on average prices and may vary. The mixed driving profile means you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially slower local roads, so adjust your speed accordingly.

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 108.9 miles from Muskogee, OK, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 48 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.9 miles or 1h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 9m

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 Muskogee, 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 Muskogee, OK

This is one driving day of about 217.8 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Muskogee, 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 98 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Shawnee, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shawnee, OK

109 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

Eufaula, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shawnee, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.9 miles from Muskogee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98 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.

Top Restaurant

Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+19186860243

Visit website

Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+19186860243

Visit website

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 217.8

Lawton, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+15805813400

Scissortail Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 140

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 216.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64 Business / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 64 Business / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.3 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
123.4 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
140.3 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | US 62

Take the exit onto US 62 toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

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

Use the right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
7
216.9 mi into trip | ~3h 48m 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

$34.05 one way

$68.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.39 $74.77
premium $4.89 $41.91 $83.83
diesel $5.61 $48.09 $96.17

Estimated Tolls: $4.27

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (60.9 mi) $4.27

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

$34

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65.3 0 $22.87 $10.45
Efficient EV 54.5 0 $19.06 $8.71
EV Truck/SUV 87.1 1 $30.49 $13.94

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Muskogee, OK

Evening in Muskogee on Saturday

Local time

8:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Evening in Lawton on Saturday

Local time

8:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Shawnee, OK

109 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

18 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

3h 50m 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 ~15 min detour $18 near mile 135.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a mixed driving profile, with 42% of the journey occurring on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 98 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, offering a good opportunity to maintain consistent speed. As you transition through the Great Plains, expect a landscape that remains relatively consistent, characteristic of the region. The drive progresses from broader highway segments to potentially more varied road types as you near Lawton, so be prepared for a slight shift in driving conditions towards the end of your trip.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64 Business / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 217.8 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: near the start (US 64 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.4 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast 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 Muskogee, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.

Dallas

123.4 mi in | ~2h 10m | via I 240; OK 3

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 217.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.27 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: near the start (US 64 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 123.4 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 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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