Origin
The Village, OK
Morning in The Village on Sunday
Local time
11:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Village, 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
1h 40m
Distance
91.3 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Village, OK
Shojol Islam
Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
This 91.3-mile drive from The Village, OK, to Lawton, OK, is a straightforward 1-hour-and-40-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily utilizing the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway, and Pioneer Expressway, about 95% of this route is on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your travel. This trip is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from The Village, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 60.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Lake Hefner Parkway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| West Britton Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| US 281 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Village, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on Andover Court
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Andover Court
2
Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto West Britton Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Britton Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward OK 74 South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 74
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lake Hefner Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
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.
8
Continue on I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour-and-40-minute duration, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid any potential midday traffic. Since this is a highway-centric route with no specified stops, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps combining them before you depart or upon arrival in Lawton. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a clear exit opportunity is over 60 miles on the turnpike. This direct route means you can easily adjust your schedule as needed.
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 45.7 miles from The Village, OK, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 52m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving The Village, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from The Village, OK
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from The Village, 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 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from The Village, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 90.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Britton Road
Turn left onto West Britton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward OK 74 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 74 South
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
90.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m 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
$14.27 one way
$28.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
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
$14
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Lawton, OK
Morning in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
11:30 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
8 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 40m 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 drive for the vast majority of this 91.3-mile trip, with 95% of the route being on well-maintained highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 60.9 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This section is designed for steady progress, minimizing the need for frequent exits or changes in speed. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing direct travel between The Village and Lawton.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.9 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Will Rogers Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Pennsylvania Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 (North Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (West Britton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 40m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m 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 60.9 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. 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.
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.
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 (North Pennsylvania Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (West Britton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawton, OK before heading back.
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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