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Trip from Lawton, OK to Bethel Acres, OK

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

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

108.1 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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

Lawton, OK

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Downtown Bethel Acres, OK, OK

Bethel Acres, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawton, OK to Bethel Acres, OK covers 108.1 miles and takes about 2h 8m 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 9, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.7 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.90 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.

Midpoint

54 miles from Lawton, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 52.7 mi 54m
OK 9 26.9 mi 35m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur 7.8 mi 7m
Southeast 44th Street 5.6 mi 7m
Pioneer Expressway 4.6 mi 4m
OK 102 3 mi 5m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway 2.4 mi 2m
Hardesty Road 1.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Harry E. Bailey Turnpike — 52.7 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Bethel Acres, 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

0.5 mi · 51 sec
Toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto OK 4 Toll

7.8 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on OK 9

5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

0.2 mi · 10 sec · West Adkins Hill Road
14

Continue on OK 9

470 ft · 9 sec · Southeast 44th Street
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
16

Merge onto OK 9; I 35

0.2 mi · 10 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
17

Continue on OK 9; I 35

0.7 mi · 51 sec · McCall Bridge
18

Take the exit onto OK 9

27 mi · 35 min · OK 9
Exit 108A Toward OK 9 East: Tecumseh Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto OK 102

1.5 mi · 2 min · OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20

Continue on OK 102

0.3 mi · 33 sec · OK 102
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Continue on OK 102

1.1 mi · 2 min · OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22

Continue on Hardesty Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Hardesty Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23

Turn left onto Thomas Glenn

0.3 mi · 1 min · Thomas Glenn
24

Turn left

116 ft · 8 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 54 miles from Lawton, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.7 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 24 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54 miles or 57m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel Acres, 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 108.1 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Lawton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 52.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Newcastle, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newcastle, OK

54 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

Fletcher, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blanchard, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lawton, Oklahoma

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+15805813400

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 103.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest 1st Street

Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street

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
60.9 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard,...
7
76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | OK 9

Take the exit onto OK 9 toward OK 9 East: Tecumseh

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

Use the right lane. Exit 108A Toward OK 9 East: Tecumseh
6
103.1 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | OK 102

Turn left onto OK 102

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.90 one way

$33.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.56 $37.11
premium $4.89 $20.80 $41.61
diesel $5.61 $23.87 $47.73

Estimated Tolls: $4.24

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (52.7 mi) $3.69
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur (7.8 mi) $0.55

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

$17

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.4 0 $11.35 $5.19
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.46 $4.32
EV Truck/SUV 43.2 0 $15.13 $6.92

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Lawton, OK

Afternoon in Lawton on Saturday

Local time

1:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

ESE 16 to 30 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 9:30PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Bethel Acres, OK

Afternoon in Bethel Acres on Saturday

Local time

1:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

NNW 18 to 24 mph 95% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 9:30PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

74°F

Newcastle, OK

54 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 8m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $18 near mile 74.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

108.1 mi in 2h 8m, mostly highway — 52.7 mi of that is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.7 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 9. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 108.1 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 60.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Bethel Acres, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard and Norman.

Oklahoma City

8.2 mi in | ~10m | via I 44

H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard

60.9 mi in | ~1h 4m

Norman

60.9 mi in | ~1h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 108.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.7 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.24 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethel Acres, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethel Acres, OK before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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