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Trip from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

182.9 mi

294 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 38m ★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m

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

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Downtown Mannford, OK, OK

Mannford, OK

Freek Wolsink

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

Lawton, OK

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Trip Overview

This 182.9-mile journey from Mannford to Lawton, Oklahoma, is estimated to take about 2 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward day trip, easily manageable within a single day, with a projected fuel cost of around $28. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this drive, so expect a more hands-on experience. As you travel from the Great Plains region of Oklahoma to its southern part, also within the Great Plains, the landscape is likely to offer consistent, open terrain. With only one recommended stop, this trip is designed for efficiency.

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

91.5 miles from Mannford, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 182.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this entire 182.9-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long stretches of high-speed interstate; instead, be prepared for frequent adjustments and navigation on secondary roads like the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, South 337th West Avenue, and West South 181 Street. This means your driving pace will be dictated by local conditions and traffic rather than the open road. The lack of a "longest stretch" indicator suggests a continuous series of turns and road changes throughout the 2-hour and 49-minute duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK is easy. At 2h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway — —
South 337th West Avenue — —
West South 181 Street — —
I 44 West — —
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — —
I 35 South — —
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway — —
Will Rogers Expressway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Basin Road

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Basin Road
2

Turn right onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3

Turn left

8.4 mi · 9 min
4

Turn left

1.0 mi · 1 min
5

Turn right onto South 337th West Avenue

7.0 mi · 11 min · South 337th West Avenue
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto West South 181 Street

82 ft · 7 sec · West South 181 Street
7

Turn left onto South 337th West Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South 337th West Avenue
8

Turn right

1.4 mi · 1 min
9

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 10 sec
10

Continue straight

2.4 mi · 3 min
11

Turn left

0.3 mi · 50 sec
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 44 West: Oklahoma City
13

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
15

Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
16

Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

16 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
17

Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
18

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
19

Continue on Pioneer Expressway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
20

Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
21

Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 281 Business South: Lawton
22

Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

39 ft · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 49-minute estimated drive time and 182.9-mile distance, leaving Mannford in the morning allows ample time to reach Lawton comfortably within a single day. Plan for your single recommended stop to be a good midway point for fuel and a brief stretch. Since this route involves numerous turns on local roads, pay close attention to your navigation, especially as you transition between roads like South 337th West Avenue and West South 181 Street. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local road driving can sometimes consume fuel at a slightly different rate than highway driving, and the $28 fuel cost is an estimate.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.5 miles from Mannford, OK, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

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 40 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mannford, 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 Mannford, OK

This is one driving day of about 182.9 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Mannford, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.5 mi from Mannford, OK · 1h 24m into the drive

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oklahoma City, OK

91 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

Drumright, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oklahoma City, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from Mannford, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lawton, OK.

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

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...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour $18 near mile 100.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.59 one way

$57.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.40 $62.79
premium $4.89 $35.20 $70.39
diesel $5.61 $40.38 $80.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.9 0 $19.20 $8.78
Efficient EV 45.7 0 $16.00 $7.32
EV Truck/SUV 73.2 0 $25.61 $11.71

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mannford, OK

Evening in Mannford on Thursday

Local time

6:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawton, OK

Evening in Lawton on Thursday

Local time

6:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

2h 49m 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 Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK covers 182.9 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, South 337th West Avenue, West South 181 Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.5 miles from Mannford, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.59 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK is easy. At 2h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mannford, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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