Spanning 276 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, the drive from Westville to Lawton takes approximately 5 hours and 11 minutes to complete. Because this is a manageable distance for a single day of travel, you can comfortably finish the trip in one sitting without needing an overnight stop. You should budget roughly $42 for fuel to cover the journey, which primarily utilizes the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and Spruce Street. Since both your starting point and destination reside within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout your travel. This route offers a straightforward path between the two cities, making it a practical choice if you are looking to reach Lawton efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138 miles from Westville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
98 mi
1h 39m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi
1h 1m
Spruce Street
19.4 mi
28m
South 32nd Street
19.1 mi
20m
US 62
15.5 mi
18m
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi
14m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
15m
Will Rogers Expressway
7.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 98 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westville, OK and Lawton, OK.
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Start on East Division Street
63 ft·6 sec·East Division Street
2
Turn right onto Williams Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·Williams Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 62
0.4 mi·32 sec·Chincapin Street
4
Continue on US 62
19 mi·28 min·Spruce Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on US 62; OK 51
7.4 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 62; OK 51; OK 10
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Downing Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 62; OK 10; OK 51; OK 82
2.2 mi·3 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto OK 10; OK 82
3.9 mi·6 min·South Muskogee Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.1 mi·11 sec·OK 10; US 62
10
Continue on US 62; OK 10
4.0 mi·4 min·US 62; OK 10
11
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.7 mi·50 sec·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 10; US 62
3.2 mi·3 min·OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 62; OK 10
3.0 mi·3 min·US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 62; OK 10
7.9 mi·9 min·US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort SmithUse the sharp right lane.
16
Merge onto OK 165; OK 351
3.0 mi·3 min·Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto OK 165
5.6 mi·8 min·OK 165
Toward OK 165 West: Peak BoulevardUse the right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto US 69
19 mi·20 min·South 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 40
23 mi·22 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on I 40
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
13 mi·14 min·Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit onto US 62
0.6 mi·41 sec·US 62
Exit 1AToward I 44 West, US 62 West: LawtonUse the right lane.
27
Merge onto I 44; US 62
7.6 mi·8 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on I 44
61 mi·1 hr 1 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, LawtonUse the straight lane.
29
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi·5 min·Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
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.
31
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.
32
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
To keep your energy high, plan for at least one dedicated stop during this five-hour trek to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you arrive in Lawton with plenty of daylight remaining. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel is divided between high-speed highway segments and local connectors, so adjust your pace accordingly when exiting the turnpike. Since you only need one stop to maintain a comfortable flow, use that break strategically to check your fuel levels against your $42 budget. Being prepared for the 98-mile stretch on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway will help you mentally prepare for the longest portion of your journey.
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 138 miles from Westville, OK, or about 2h 46m 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 61 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
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 Westville, 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 Westville, OK
This is one driving day of about 276 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Westville, 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.
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 53 and 275 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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53 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
7
61.9 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
181.6 mi into trip|~3h 30m 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
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198.5 mi into trip|~3h 50m 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
275 mi into trip|~5h 9m 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
$43.15 one way
$86.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$47.38
$94.75
premium
$4.89
$53.11
$106.23
diesel
$5.61
$60.94
$121.87
Estimated Tolls: $4.48
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(60.9 mi)$4.27
Muskogee Turnpike
(3 mi)$0.21
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
$43
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.8
1
$28.98
$13.25
Efficient EV
69
0
$24.15
$11.04
EV Truck/SUV
110.4
1
$38.64
$17.66
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 14, 2026
Origin
Westville, OK
Evening
in Westville on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Evening
in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 17 mph60% chanceLive forecast
73°F
Eufaula, OK
138 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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$18
near mile 199.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, with highways accounting for 43% of your total time on the road. You will spend your longest uninterrupted segment covering 98 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, which provides a steady rhythm before the route transitions into other major thoroughfares. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway stretches that help you make good time alongside local road navigation as you reach your destination. The drive feels varied, moving from the open stretches of the turnpike to the more localized feel of the final approach. Navigating these different road types requires you to stay alert as the character of the pavement shifts beneath your tires.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 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?
9/10
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 around 53 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 276 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 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.6 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 Westville, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
181.6 mi in|~3h 30m|via I 240; OK 3
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 276 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m 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 $4.48 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 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.6 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lawton, OK before the return drive.
