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Trip from Lawton, OK to Moore, 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

79.2 mi

127 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

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 Moore, OK, OK

Moore, OK

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Trip Overview

Lawton, OK to Moore, OK is 79.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Pioneer Expressway, and Southwest 134th Street, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a familiar landscape as you head northeast. With 88% of the journey on highways, expect a relatively efficient trip. This route is best suited for a quick, same-day journey, making it a convenient option for relocation or a short hop between these Oklahoma cities.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 79.2 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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 61.2 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, suggesting a period of consistent speed and minimal interaction with local traffic. The Pioneer Expressway and Southwest 134th Street mark the transitions into and out of this primary highway segment. Expect a driving experience that is predominantly fast-paced and direct, characteristic of modern turnpike and expressway travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 61.2 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 9 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 79.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 9 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
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | OK 37

Take the exit onto OK 37 toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moore

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 110 Toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moor...
7
78.8 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | South Broadway Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Lawton, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

Oklahoma City

8.2 mi in | ~10m | via I 44

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 61.2 mi 1h 2m
Pioneer Expressway 4.6 mi 4m
Southwest 134th Street 4.5 mi 7m
Will Rogers Expressway 3.3 mi 3m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 2.4 mi 2m
Southwest 4th Street 1.4 mi 2m
US 281 Business 0.6 mi 1m
Northwest 2nd Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Harry E. Bailey Turnpike — 61.2 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

61 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 44; US 62

3.3 mi · 3 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto OK 37

0.1 mi · 18 sec · OK 37
Exit 110 Toward OK 37 East: Southwest 134th Street, Moore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn right onto OK 37

4.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 134th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Continue on OK 37

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southwest 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

At end of road, turn left onto South Broadway Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Arrive at destination

North Broadway Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.6 mi from Lawton, OK · 42m into the drive

Downtown Tuttle, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tuttle, OK

40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chickasha, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.

Arriving in Moore, OK

The final approach into Moore, 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

$12.38 one way

$24.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.59 $27.19
premium $4.89 $15.24 $30.48
diesel $5.61 $17.49 $34.97

Estimated Tolls: $4.28

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (61.2 mi) $4.28

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$4

Total

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.8 0 $8.32 $3.80
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17
EV Truck/SUV 31.7 0 $11.09 $5.07

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

11:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moore, OK

Morning in Moore on Saturday

Local time

11:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

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 Moore, OK covers 79.2 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, Pioneer Expressway, Southwest 134th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.6 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 $12.38 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 79.2 miles you will encounter 9 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.

On the drive from Lawton, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

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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