Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Lawton, OK

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

199.1 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Photo: Sewupari Studio

Trip Overview

Spanning 199.1 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, this drive from Broken Arrow to Lawton is a straightforward journey that typically takes 3 hours and 34 minutes. Because the route is highly efficient, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budget approximately $30 for fuel to cover the distance, which is largely comprised of turnpikes and expressways. Navigating through the heart of the state, this trip offers a consistent pace for travelers looking to move between these two cities. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that stays entirely within the Great Plains region.

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

99.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 94% of your time will be spent cruising on major roadways like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and the Will Rogers Expressway. You will spend a significant chunk of your travel on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.1 miles. The drive maintains a fast, consistent tempo that minimizes local traffic interference. While the landscape remains true to the Great Plains, the transition between these turnpikes keeps the drive feeling productive and focused. You can anticipate a steady, high-speed ride that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 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 82.1 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 5.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 199.1 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 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn left toward US 169 South, US 64 East

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 169 South, US 64 East

6 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike

Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: B...

18.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | OK 364 / Creek Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

106.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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

121.9 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.

Amarillo

106.3 mi in | ~1h 54m | via I 44; OK 66

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	82.1 mi	1h 21m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike	60.9 mi	1h 1m
Will Rogers Expressway	23.5 mi	28m
Creek Turnpike	13.6 mi	15m
Pioneer Expressway	5 mi	5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	4.2 mi	4m
West Washington Street	3 mi	5m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway	2.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 82.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Main Street

63 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto South Elm Place

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Elm Place

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Washington Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Washington Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on East 91st Street South

0.6 mi · 1 min · East 91st Street South

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 169 South, US 64 East Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 64; US 169

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364

13 mi · 14 min · Creek Turnpike

Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 364

0.9 mi · 1 min · Creek Turnpike

Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 44

82 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

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.

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

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.

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.

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

5.0 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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.

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

38 ft · 0 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Arrive at destination

Southwest Gore Boulevard

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable one-day trek, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop along the way to stretch your legs and refresh, as the drive is long enough to warrant a brief break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer turnpike segments to ensure you aren't caught off guard by the distance between service areas. Because your longest stretch is 82.1 miles, try to time your pit stop to occur near the transition points between the major turnpikes. Having your toll payment method ready for the various turnpikes will help you maintain a smooth, uninterrupted flow throughout 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 99.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.1 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 56m

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 Broken Arrow, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Broken Arrow, OK

This is one driving day of about 199.1 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broken Arrow, 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 82.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.6 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

100 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Broken Arrow, 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 82.1 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

$30.24 one way

$60.48 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$33.34	$66.67
premium	$4.80	$37.59	$75.17
diesel	$5.64	$44.23	$88.47

Estimated Tolls: $9.32

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (60.9 mi) $4.27

Turner Turnpike (82.1 mi) $4.10

Creek Turnpike (12.7 mi) $0.89

Creek Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.06

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.7	$20.91	$9.56
Efficient EV	49.8	$17.42	$7.96
EV Truck/SUV	79.6	$27.87	$12.74

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Broken Arrow, OK

Afternoon in Broken Arrow on Sunday

Local time

1:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday

Local time

1:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°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

3 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 34m 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 Broken Arrow, OK to Lawton, OK covers 199.1 miles and takes about 3h 34m 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 99.6 miles from Broken Arrow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.24 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.

On the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Amarillo along the way.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Broken Arrow, OK or browse trips ending in Lawton, OK.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OK road trips.

Explore maps for Broken Arrow, OK or Lawton, OK on MapSof.net.

Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Lawton, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lawton, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Broken Arrow, OK

Lawton, OK

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From Lawton, OK

More from Broken Arrow, OK

More trips to Lawton, OK