Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
273.6 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Photo: Daniel's Richard
The drive from Lawton, OK to Copeland, OK covers 273.6 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 153 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.8 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
This is a 4h 50m highway drive covering 273.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 153 miles on I 44.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 273.6 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 0.9 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 184.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Lawton, OK to Copeland, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Claremore along the way.
Claremore
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 153 mi | 2h 34m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| Skelly Bypass | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Copeland, OK.
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto US 281 Business
Take the ramp onto US 281 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
Continue on I 44
Continue on I 44; US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
Take the exit onto I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Turn left onto US 59
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 136.8 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Copeland, OK than in the middle of the route.
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 273.6 miles and 4h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.8 mi from Lawton, OK · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 136.8 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153 miles.
The final approach into Copeland, 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 Copeland, OK.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.56 one way
$83.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.81 | $91.62 |
| premium | $4.80 | $51.65 | $103.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.78 | $121.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$42
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.94 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.30 | $17.51 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
137 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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