Origin
Lawton, OK
Evening in Lawton on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Fletcher, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawton, OK
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Fletcher, OK
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Trip Overview
This quick 20.1-mile drive from Lawton, OK to Fletcher, OK clocks in at just about 25 minutes, making it an easy, single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Pioneer Expressway, with US 277 also playing a role. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, this is a budget-friendly option. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Given its short length, this trip is perfect for a quick visit or an add-on to a larger itinerary.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 83% of the journey taking place on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route is largely characterized by its straightforward, efficient travel, minimizing complex turns or slower local roads. It’s designed for covering ground quickly, offering a consistent driving experience throughout.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Pioneer Expressway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
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 20.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 281 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 281 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: O...
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 277: Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward US 277: Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
7
15.4 mi into trip
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~17m in
|
US 277
Turn right onto US 277 toward Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawton, OK and Fletcher, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Elgin and Sterling.
Oklahoma City
8.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 44
Elgin
15.1 mi in
|
~17m
Sterling
15.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| US 277 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| US 281 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Cole Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 6.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Fletcher, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
447 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
183 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
481 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 281 Business
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 281 Business
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 44
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 277: Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 277
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 277
Toward Fletcher, Elgin, Sterling
Use the right lane.
12
Turn slight right
132 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn straight onto West Cole Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Cole Road
14
Arrive at destination
West Cole Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.48
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(6.9 mi)
$0.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Fletcher, OK
Evening in Fletcher on Friday
Local time
7:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25m 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 Lawton, OK to Fletcher, OK covers 20.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Pioneer Expressway, US 277. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Lawton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 281 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lawton, OK and Fletcher, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Elgin and Sterling.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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