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Trip from Lawton, OK to Lindsay, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

68.3 mi

110 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

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

Lawton, OK

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Downtown Lindsay, OK, OK

Lindsay, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawton, OK to Lindsay, OK covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, OK 19, Pioneer Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 68.3 miles, with most of the trip on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.4 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 34.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 19. You will hit about 11 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 68.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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
42.7 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the sharp right lane. Exit 80 Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
6
43 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 81; US 277

Turn left onto US 81; US 277 toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

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

Use the straight lane. Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

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 Lindsay, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Chickasha.

Oklahoma City

8.2 mi in | ~10m | via I 44

Chickasha

42.7 mi in | ~47m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 34.4 mi 36m
OK 19 23 mi 34m
Pioneer Expressway 4.6 mi 4m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 2.4 mi 2m
US 81 2.1 mi 3m
US 281 Business 0.6 mi 1m
Northwest 2nd Street 0.5 mi <1m
Southwest Gore Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Harry E. Bailey Turnpike — 34.4 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Lindsay, 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

34 mi · 36 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 80 Toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha Use the sharp right lane.
11

Turn left onto US 81; US 277

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 81; US 277
Toward US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto OK 19

2.4 mi · 3 min · OK 19
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on OK 19

0.8 mi · 1 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Continue on OK 19

2.4 mi · 3 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Continue on OK 19

0.9 mi · 1 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Continue on OK 19

0.2 mi · 13 sec · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17

Continue on OK 19

0.9 mi · 1 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Continue on OK 19

2.1 mi · 3 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19

Continue on OK 19

1.1 mi · 1 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20

Continue on OK 19

1.9 mi · 2 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Continue on OK 19

2.2 mi · 3 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22

Continue on OK 19

0.9 mi · 1 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23

Continue on OK 19

5.3 mi · 7 min · OK 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Continue on OK 19

2.2 mi · 3 min · OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn left onto East Chickasaw Street

69 ft · 3 sec · East Chickasaw Street
27

Arrive at destination

East Chickasaw Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.1 mi from Lawton, OK · 38m into the drive

Downtown Chickasha, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chickasha, OK

34 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

Elgin, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ninnekah, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lindsay, OK

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.68 one way

$21.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.72 $23.45
premium $4.89 $13.14 $26.29
diesel $5.61 $15.08 $30.16

Estimated Tolls: $2.41

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (34.4 mi) $2.41

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$2

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.98 $2.73
EV Truck/SUV 27.3 0 $9.56 $4.37

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Lawton, OK

Morning in Lawton on Saturday

Local time

7:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lindsay, OK

Morning in Lindsay on Saturday

Local time

7:43 AM

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

1h 27m 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 Lindsay, OK covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, OK 19, Pioneer 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 34.1 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 $10.68 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 68.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 Lindsay, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Chickasha.

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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