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Trip from Beggs, OK to Lawton, OK

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

183.3 mi

295 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m

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

city in Oklahoma, USA

Beggs, OK

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

Lawton, OK

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Trip Overview

This 183.3-mile drive from Beggs, OK, to Lawton, OK, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on major turnpikes, with 83% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $29 for this trip. This route is a straightforward highway-focused drive across the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it an efficient option for reaching your destination without needing an overnight stop. With only one recommended stop, it’s an easy journey for a single day.

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

91.7 miles from Beggs, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

The character of this drive is decidedly highway-focused, with a substantial 83% share on major roads. You'll experience stretches of comfortable cruising, including a notable 61.4-mile segment on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. While largely on high-speed routes like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and Will Rogers Expressway, the consistent highway profile means you can maintain a steady pace for much of the 183.3 miles. It's a route built for efficiency rather than winding country roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 61.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 0.5 miles in near OK 16 / 2nd Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 183.3 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 0.5 miles (OK 16 / 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 16 / 2nd Street

At end of road, turn right onto OK 16 / 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
7
85.9 mi into trip | ~1h 38m 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
90.5 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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
106.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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

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 Beggs, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.

Amarillo

90.5 mi in | ~1h 43m | via I 44; OK 66

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 61.4 mi 1h 1m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 60.9 mi 1h 1m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
2nd Street 22.1 mi 30m
Pioneer Expressway 5 mi 5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.2 mi 4m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 2.5 mi 2m
US 281 Business 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 61.4 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Muskogee Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Muskogee Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto OK 16

22 mi · 30 min · 2nd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto OK 16; OK 48

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66

0.5 mi · 49 sec · US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 47 sec
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9

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.
10

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

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.
12

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.
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 · 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 · 0 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
18

Arrive at destination

Southwest Gore Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 23-minute duration for this 183.3-mile trip, it’s best tackled as a single-day excursion. Aim for an early start to maximize your daylight hours and minimize traffic, especially as you approach your destination in Lawton. With only one suggested stop and a significant portion on turnpikes, be sure to factor in potential toll costs beyond the estimated $29 fuel budget. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a planned stop is over 61 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, so plan your refueling accordingly.

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 91.7 miles from Beggs, OK, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 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 40 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.7 miles or 1h 45m 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 48m

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 Beggs, 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 Beggs, OK

This is one driving day of about 183.3 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Beggs, 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 61.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.7 mi from Beggs, OK · 1h 45m into the drive

human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nichols Hills, OK

92 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

Drumright, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nichols Hills, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.7 miles from Beggs, 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 61.4 miles.

Arriving in Lawton, OK

The final approach into Lawton, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lawton, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.66 one way

$57.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.46 $62.93
premium $4.89 $35.27 $70.55
diesel $5.61 $40.47 $80.94

Estimated Tolls: $7.34

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (60.9 mi) $4.27
Turner Turnpike (61.4 mi) $3.07

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

$29

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55 0 $19.25 $8.80
Efficient EV 45.8 0 $16.04 $7.33
EV Truck/SUV 73.3 0 $25.66 $11.73

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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

Beggs, OK

Evening in Beggs on Wednesday

Local time

5:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Evening in Lawton on Wednesday

Local time

5:57 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 23m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beggs, OK to Lawton, OK covers 183.3 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.7 miles from Beggs, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 183.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OK 16 / 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Beggs, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.

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