Trip from Lawton, OK to Oakhurst, OK

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Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

185.2 mi

298 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 3m ★

6 AM

3h 15m

8 AM

3h 39m

10 AM

3h 23m

12 PM

3h 21m

3 PM

3h 24m

5 PM

3h 37m

8 PM

3h 8m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawton, OK to Oakhurst, OK covers 185.2 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 44, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.8 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.95 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

92.6 miles from Lawton, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 185.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.8 miles on I 44.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 281 Business.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 185.2 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: at 0.9 miles (US 281 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.3 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.2 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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...

85.3 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

97.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa

184 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Take the exit toward 49th West Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 222A Toward 49th West Avenue

184.3 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in | West Skelly Drive South

Turn left onto West Skelly Drive South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 44	86.8 mi	1h 26m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike	61.2 mi	1h 2m
Will Rogers Expressway	23.6 mi	28m
Pioneer Expressway	4.6 mi	4m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	4.2 mi	4m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway	2.4 mi	2m
US 281 Business	0.6 mi	1m
West 61st Street South	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 44 — 86.8 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

447 ft · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street

183 ft · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

481 ft · 12 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Turn right onto US 281 Business

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Northwest 2nd Street

Take the ramp onto US 281 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 281 Business

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.

Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281

2.4 mi · 2 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

4.6 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Expressway

Use the straight lane.

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.

Continue on I 44; US 62

16 mi · 18 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Use the straight / sharp right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.7 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 26 min · I 44

Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Exit 222A Toward 49th West Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto South 49th Avenue West

0.1 mi · 32 sec · South 49th Avenue West

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto West Skelly Drive South

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Skelly Drive South

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto West 61st Street South

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 61st Street South

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Arrive at destination

West 61st Street South

Trip Plan

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 92.6 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakhurst, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lawton, 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 Lawton, OK

This is one driving day of about 185.2 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawton, 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 I 44 for about 86.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.6 mi from Lawton, OK · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

93 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

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.6 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 I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.8 miles.

Arriving in Oakhurst, OK

The final approach into Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, OK.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.95 one way

$57.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.79	$63.58
premium	$4.89	$35.64	$71.28
diesel	$5.61	$40.89	$81.78

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.6	$19.45	$8.89
Efficient EV	46.3	$16.21	$7.41
EV Truck/SUV	74.1	$25.93	$11.85

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Lawton, OK

Late night in Lawton on Wednesday

Local time

1:57 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

Destination

Oakhurst, OK

Late night in Oakhurst on Wednesday

Local time

1:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 15 mph 75% 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

2 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

3h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Oakhurst, OK covers 185.2 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 44, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers 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 92.6 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 $28.95 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Lawton, OK to Oakhurst, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Lawton, OK to Oakhurst, OK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Oakhurst, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lawton, OK

Oakhurst, OK

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 14m on the road

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