Trip from Heavener, OK to Lawton, OK

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Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

283.8 mi

457 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 56m ★

6 AM

5h 9m

8 AM

5h 36m

10 AM

5h 19m

12 PM

5h 16m

3 PM

5h 20m

5 PM

5h 35m

8 PM

5h 1m

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

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Heavener, OK

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

Lawton, OK

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Heavener, Oklahoma, this 283.8-mile journey to Lawton, Oklahoma, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 9 minutes of pure driving time. The route will cost an estimated $44 in fuel and predominantly follows the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and US 59. Given its duration, this drive is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traversing within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this Oklahoma-based excursion. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied road experience, not just a monotonous highway crawl.

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

141.9 miles from Heavener, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant 141.2-mile stretch on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, which should provide a consistent pace for a considerable portion of your trip. Expect the road conditions to vary, blending faster highway segments with potentially more local road driving. This means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire 5 hours and 9 minutes, offering a dynamic driving experience. The profile suggests a comfortable, yet engaging, drive.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 141.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near East Avenue D.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 283.8 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: near the start (East Avenue D): Navigation decision point; at 46.5 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 189.4 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Avenue D

Turn right onto East Avenue D

Navigation decision point

46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | I 40 Business

Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

189.4 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

206.3 mi into trip | ~3h 48m 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

282.9 mi into trip | ~5h 7m 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

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 Heavener, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.

Dallas

189.4 mi in | ~3h 29m | via I 240; OK 3

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	141.2 mi	2h 23m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike	60.9 mi	1h 1m
US 59	17.1 mi	22m
West 1st Street	15.2 mi	21m
Southeast Expressway	13.2 mi	14m
North Broadway Street	8.6 mi	12m
Will Rogers Expressway	7.6 mi	8m
Broadway	5.4 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 141.2 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 1st Street

237 ft · 12 sec · East 1st Street

Turn right onto East Avenue D

422 ft · 19 sec · East Avenue D

Turn right onto Main Street

135 ft · 10 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto West Avenue C

384 ft · 20 sec · West Avenue C

Turn right onto US 59; US 270

15 mi · 21 min · West 1st Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right onto US 59; US 271

0.2 mi · 40 sec · US 59; US 271

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 59; US 271

8.6 mi · 12 min · North Broadway Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 59; US 271

2.2 mi · 3 min · US 59; US 271

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 59; US 271

319 ft · 7 sec · US 59; US 271

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto OK 9; US 59

5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 59

15 mi · 17 min · US 59

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 40 Business

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 40 Business

Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 40

66 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 40

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3

13 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway

Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

3.7 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway

Use the straight lane.

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.

Merge onto I 44; US 62

7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Use the straight lane.

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

To make the most of this 5-hour, 9-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Heavener to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace your journey, but factor in a quick break during that 141.2-mile stretch on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost of $44 is a good budget to keep in mind, and it's always wise to top off your tank before leaving Heavener. Pay attention to road signs as you transition between the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and US 59 to ensure you stay on course.

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 141.9 miles from Heavener, OK, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.2 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.9 miles or 2h 40m 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 15m

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 Heavener, 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 Heavener, OK

This is one driving day of about 283.8 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Heavener, 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 141.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.9 mi from Heavener, OK · 2h 40m into the drive

city in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

142 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

Paris, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.9 miles from Heavener, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.2 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.37 one way

$88.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$48.72	$97.43
premium	$4.89	$54.61	$109.23
diesel	$5.61	$62.66	$125.32

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

$44

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.1	1	$29.80	$13.62
Efficient EV	71	0	$24.83	$11.35
EV Truck/SUV	113.5	1	$39.73	$18.16

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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 data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Heavener, OK

Late night in Heavener on Wednesday

Local time

5:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Late night in Lawton on Wednesday

Local time

5:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 13 to 16 mph 66% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:13PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:01PM 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

9 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

5h 9m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Heavener, OK to Lawton, OK covers 283.8 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, US 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141.9 miles from Heavener, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.37 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.