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
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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
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,628 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,989
Quietest
2 AM
~129 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Sperry, OK and Lawton, OK.
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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 CityUse 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 CityUse 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 CityUse 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, LawtonUse 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 133Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, AmarilloUse 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: LawtonUse 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, LawtonUse 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 39AToward US 281 Business South: LawtonUse 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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
$29.90 one way
$59.81 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.01
$66.03
premium
$4.72
$37.60
$75.20
diesel
$4.80
$38.24
$76.47
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
$30
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
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, 2026-07-13.
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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Sperry, OK
Morning
in Sperry on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Morning
in Lawton on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear
S 3 to 16 mph37% chanceLive 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
4 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
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 Effort8/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,364 ft624 ft
Total Climb
1,025 ft
Total Descent
540 ft
Highest Point
1,364 ft
~144.6 mi in
Elevation Range
740 ft
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.
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.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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.
