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Trip from Sperry, 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 39m

Distance

202.5 mi

326 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m

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

Downtown Sperry, OK, OK

Sperry, OK

Rizky Sabriansyah

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

Lawton, OK

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

This 202.5-mile drive from Sperry, Oklahoma, to Lawton, Oklahoma, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a portion on Will Rogers Expressway, this route is almost entirely highway driving at 95%. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, it’s an economical trip. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region throughout, so expect expansive, open landscapes. This route is ideal for a day trip, offering a direct path between the two Oklahoma cities without the need for an overnight stop.

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

101.2 miles from Sperry, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.6 mi 1h 25m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 60.9 mi 1h 1m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
OK 11 5.8 mi 9m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
Pioneer Expressway 5 mi 5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.2 mi 4m
L. L. Tisdale Parkway 3.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

46 ft · 5 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn left onto North Cincinnati Avenue

162 ft · 10 sec · North Cincinnati Avenue
3

Turn left onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East Main Street
4

Turn straight onto OK 11

0.4 mi · 40 sec · OK 11
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on OK 11

5.4 mi · 8 min · OK 11
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
6

Turn right onto East 46th Street North

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 46th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Turn right onto East 36th Street North

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East 36th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto CR LL

3.2 mi · 4 min · L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Use the left lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL

0.1 mi · 12 sec · L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 244

3.2 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244

2.6 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17

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.
18

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.
19

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
20

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

5.0 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

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.
22

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.
23

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

38 ft · 0 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
24

Arrive at destination

Southwest Gore Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 39-minute duration for this 202.5-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider an early morning departure from Sperry to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Lawton with time to spare. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $32, planning is minimal. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on turnpike routes. This direct, highway-focused drive makes it easy to adjust your schedule on the fly.

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 101.2 miles from Sperry, OK, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 45 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.2 miles or 1h 49m 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

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 Sperry, 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 Sperry, OK

This is one driving day of about 202.5 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Sperry, 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 86.6 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

101 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

Glenpool, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edmond, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Sperry, 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 86.6 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 125.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Brok...
7
15.1 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
7
105 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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
109.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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
125.2 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.66 one way

$63.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.76 $69.52
premium $4.89 $38.97 $77.94
diesel $5.61 $44.71 $89.42

Estimated Tolls: $8.60

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33
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

$32

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.8 0 $21.26 $9.72
Efficient EV 50.6 0 $17.72 $8.10
EV Truck/SUV 81 1 $28.35 $12.96

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 15, 2026

Origin

Sperry, OK

Late night in Sperry on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Late night in Lawton on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

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

19 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 39m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 202.5-mile trip, with 95% of the drive on major turnpikes and expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, allowing for extended periods of steady driving. This profile suggests a route designed for efficient travel, characterized by consistent speed limits and minimal traffic disruptions. The journey is largely about covering ground smoothly and directly, rather than winding through local roads or experiencing frequent changes in scenery.

95% 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: 86.6 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 11.8 miles in near CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway.

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 19 significant decision points across 202.5 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 11.8 miles (CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105 miles (I 44): 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 Sperry, OK and Lawton, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Amarillo.

Oklahoma City

11.8 mi in | ~19m | via CR LL

Amarillo

109.6 mi in | ~1h 58m | 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 39m. Total distance: 202.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.60 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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 11.8 miles (CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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