Origin
Mannford, OK
Afternoon in Mannford on Sunday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: An Vuong
If you are planning to head from Mannford to Oklahoma City, you are looking at a straightforward 98.6-mile trek across the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 53 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $15, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily navigate via the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, OK 48, and South 337th West Avenue. Since the origin and destination both sit within the Great Plains, you can anticipate a consistent landscape throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without the need for an overnight stop.
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
49.3 miles from Mannford, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of your travel taking place on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.4 miles. Because the route relies so heavily on these high-speed roads, you should prepare for a consistent, steady pace once you merge onto the turnpike. The transition between the local roads like South 337th West Avenue and the main highway creates a distinct shift in driving dynamics. Expect a functional, efficient experience as you leave the quieter roads of Mannford and transition into the faster, more structured flow of the turnpike system.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and OK 48. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.9 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 98.6 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 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.6 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.2 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Mannford, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 61.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| OK 48 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| South 337th West Avenue | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US Historic 66 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mannford, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
Start on Basin Road
Turn right onto OK 51
Turn left onto OK 48
Turn left onto OK 33
Turn right onto CR N3730
At end of road, turn right onto West South 181 Street
Turn left onto CR N3730
Turn right onto US Historic 66; OK 66
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 44
Take the exit onto I 44
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Since the trip is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops given the short duration, but keeping your fuel levels topped off before hitting the turnpike is a smart way to avoid unnecessary detours. Because the longest stretch of 61.4 miles occurs on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, make sure you have your toll payment method ready before you start your engine to keep your transit seamless. If you prefer avoiding heavy traffic, consider timing your departure to miss the typical morning or evening commute into Oklahoma City. Ultimately, this short drive allows you to reach your destination quickly without the exhaustion of a long-haul journey.
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.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 59m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mannford, 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 Mannford, OK
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from Mannford, OK · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49.3 miles from Mannford, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 miles.
The final approach into Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.98 one way
$29.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.61 | $37.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.07
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
$15
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Mannford on Sunday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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