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Trip from Wetumka, OK to Lawton, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
166.8 mi
268 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wetumka, OK
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Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
Wetumka to Lawton is 166.8 miles and takes about 3 hours 7 minutes via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across the state. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive detours. Consider this trip for a single-day journey, especially if you prefer to cover ground efficiently.
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
83.4 miles from Wetumka, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 60.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 56.4 mi | 57m |
| Southeast Expressway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| OK 27 | 12.9 mi | 22m |
| 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:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-240
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,622 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~252 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Wetumka, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on US 75
95 ft
·
5 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Wewoka Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Wewoka Street
4
Turn left
377 ft
·
9 sec
5
Continue on East West 122 Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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East West 122 Road
6
Turn right onto OK 27
13 mi
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22 min
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OK 27
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 40
56 mi
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57 min
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
13 mi
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14 min
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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
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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
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0 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 166.8-mile drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Lawton comfortably within the estimated 3 hours and 7 minutes of travel time. With a fuel cost around $26 and a single recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 60.9-mile stretch on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience.
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 83.4 miles from Wetumka, OK, or about 1h 39m 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 37 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
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 Wetumka, 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 Wetumka, OK
This is one driving day of about 166.8 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Wetumka, 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 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
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.4 miles from Wetumka, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1 mi from route
QuikTrip
2 mi from route
Elmer Thomas Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Lawton, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+15805813400
Scissortail Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Halfway reset
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14054456277
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 165.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
15.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
72.4 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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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
89.3 mi into trip
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~1h 46m in
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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
165.8 mi into trip
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~3h 5m in
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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
$25.86 one way
$51.72 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $28.36 | $56.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $32.36 | $64.72 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
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
$26
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.35 | $10.68 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Origin
Wetumka, OK
Evening in Wetumka on Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
99°F
Sunny
SSE 7 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:05PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:05PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Lawton, OK
Evening in Lawton on Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
102°F
Sunny
SSE 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:05PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 12:05PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
3 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
3h 7m 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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
$18
near mile 86.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 63% of this 166.8-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 60.9 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Expect a good amount of rural cruising as you transition from highway to surface roads. The frequent exits and interchanges on the turnpike portion will keep you engaged as you navigate toward Lawton.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Broadway 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 166.8 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.4 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,338 ft
771 ft
Total Climb
853 ft
Total Descent
514 ft
Highest Point
1,338 ft
~106.3 mi in
Elevation Range
567 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wetumka, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
72.4 mi in
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~1h 27m
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via I 240; OK 3
About the Cities
Starting in Wetumka, OK
Full guide →Arriving in Lawton, OK
Full guide →Founded 1901
Lawton is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.
Top landmarks
- • Methodist Episcopal Church, South — church in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
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 7m. Total distance: 166.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
Yes — we found about 24 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 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 72.4 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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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