Origin
Lindsay, OK
Night in Lindsay on Thursday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsay, OK to Lawton, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindsay, OK
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Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 68.2-mile drive from Lindsay, OK to Lawton, OK is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour and 26 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 19, with about 90% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $11, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's an easy one-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 68.2-mile trip, with 90% of your time spent on major roads like the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Pioneer Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, allowing for a good pace. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, with the majority of the route designed for steady travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll find yourself on well-maintained highways that facilitate a smooth and direct journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 34 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and OK 19. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (OK 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (US 81; US 277): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OK 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street
Turn left onto OK 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
23.2 mi into trip
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~35m in
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US 81; US 277
Turn right onto US 81; US 277
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge onto I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
67.3 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
|
US 281 Business
Take the exit onto US 281 Business toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 34 mi | 36m |
| OK 19 | 19.4 mi | 28m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| West Cherokee Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| US 81 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| US 281 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 34 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on East Chickasaw Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Chickasaw Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto OK 19; OK 76
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Cherokee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 19
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 19
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 19
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 19
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 19
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 19
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 19
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 19
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 19
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 81; US 277
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 81; US 277
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
14
Merge onto I 44
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 281 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 281 Business
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Lindsay, OK · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Lindsay, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lawton, OK
The final approach into Lawton, 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
$10.66 one way
$21.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.38
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(34 mi)
$2.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Lawton, OK
Night in Lawton on Thursday
Local time
10:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 26m 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 Lindsay, OK to Lawton, OK covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, OK 19, 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 34.1 miles from Lindsay, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.66 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 straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (OK 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (US 81; US 277): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lindsay, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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