Origin
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawton, OK to Shawnee, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
117.6 mi
189 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
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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Shawnee, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 117.6-mile drive from Lawton, OK, to Shawnee, OK, takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes to complete. It's a convenient day trip, with no recommended overnight stops, and is primarily a highway-focused experience. You'll be traveling on main roads like the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and Southeast Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this trip through Oklahoma's Great Plains region is quite budget-friendly. Consider this a simple, efficient journey connecting two points within the same state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.2 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. While largely highway, the mix of roads like Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and Southeast Expressway means you'll experience some variations in road type as you progress. This isn't a winding scenic route but rather a direct path designed for efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. 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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 117.6 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): 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; at 77.1 miles (US 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
77.1 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 62
Take the exit onto US 62 toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 115
Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort...
8
109.9 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
110.1 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: S...
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 Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Tecumseh.
Oklahoma City
8.2 mi in
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~10m
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via I 44
Tecumseh
109.9 mi in
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~1h 57m
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via OK 3W; US 270
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| Southeast Expressway | 13 mi | 14m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| OK 3W | 6 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Southwest Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
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 Shawnee, OK.
1
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
447 ft
·
13 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
183 ft
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13 sec
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Northwest 1st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
481 ft
·
12 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 281 Business
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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Northwest 2nd Street
5
Take the ramp onto US 281 Business
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 281 Business
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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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
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Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
4.6 mi
·
4 min
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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
7.7 mi
·
8 min
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Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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US 62
Exit 115
Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
13 mi
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14 min
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Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
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17 min
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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OK 3W; US 270
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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OK 3W; US 177; US 270
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
19
Continue on OK 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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West Farrall Street
20
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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South Kickapoo Street
21
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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West Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a manageable 2-hour, 8-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. There are no specific stops recommended, so plan your breaks as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to grab a snack. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $18 for the 117.6 miles. A practical tip for this route: if you're leaving Lawton during peak hours, be aware that the initial stretches on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike might see more local traffic.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 58.8 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lawton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 117.6 miles and 2h 8m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Lawton, OK · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
Arriving in Shawnee, OK
The final approach into Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, 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
$18.39 one way
$36.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.19 | $40.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.96 | $51.93 |
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
$18
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.53 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Shawnee, OK
Afternoon in Shawnee on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
2h 8m 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 Shawnee, OK covers 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Southeast 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 58.8 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 $18.39 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 117.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): 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; at 77.1 miles (US 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lawton, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Tecumseh.
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