Origin
Eufaula, OK
Afternoon in Eufaula on Sunday
Local time
12:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eufaula, OK to Lawton, OK
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
202.8 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Photo: Sewupari Studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Eufaula, OK to Lawton, OK covers 202.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Selmon Road, Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound, Indian Nation Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
101.4 miles from Eufaula, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 9m drive with frequent turns across 202.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Selmon Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eufaula, OK to Lawton, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Selmon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Selmon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eufaula, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
112 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Selmon Road
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Selmon Road
3
Take the ramp right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
4
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
6
Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
197 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Southeast Expressway
9
Continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
11
Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
12
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
13
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
14
Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 281 Business South: Lawton
16
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 101.4 miles from Eufaula, OK, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 1h 34m 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 Eufaula, 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 Eufaula, OK
This is one driving day of about 202.8 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eufaula, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.4 mi from Eufaula, OK · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Eufaula, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$30.80 one way
$61.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.96 | $67.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.28 | $76.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.06 | $90.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.39 | $12.98 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
12:22 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
10 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 9m 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 Eufaula, OK to Lawton, OK covers 202.8 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Selmon Road, Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound, Indian Nation Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.4 miles from Eufaula, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.80 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 straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eufaula, OK to Lawton, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eufaula, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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