Origin
Lawton, OK
Morning in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
10:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Mustang, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
74.2 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Mustang, OK
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Trip Overview
Lawton, OK to Mustang, OK is 74.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, you can easily complete this journey in a single day. It’s a practical option for connecting these two Oklahoma locations without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 74.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 94% of the 74.2 miles on major roads like the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Pioneer Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 53 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This means you'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads, offering a consistent driving pace. The character is primarily that of efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
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 53 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~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
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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...
7
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, Tuttle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, Tuttle
6
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Southwest 89th Street
Turn left onto Southwest 89th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Mustang, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Tuttle.
Oklahoma City
8.2 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 44
Tuttle
61.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 53 mi | 54m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 89th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 281 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Mustang Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 53 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Mustang, 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
53 mi
·
54 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, Tuttle
Use the sharp right lane.
11
Merge onto OK 4
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Southwest 89th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 89th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto South Mustang Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mustang Road
14
Arrive at destination
South Mustang Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.1 mi from Lawton, OK · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mustang, OK
The final approach into Mustang, 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
$11.60 one way
$23.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.51
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(53 mi)
$3.71
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
(11.4 mi)
$0.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$5
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.79 | $3.56 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Mustang, OK
Morning in Mustang on Saturday
Local time
10:50 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 21m 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 Mustang, OK covers 74.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur, 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 37.1 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 $11.60 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 74.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 Mustang, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Tuttle.
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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