Origin
Pocola, OK
Morning in Pocola on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pocola, OK to Lawton, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
268.8 mi
433 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
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6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pocola, OK to Lawton, OK covers 268.8 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mc Kenizie Avenue, Karl Avenue, Karl Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.02 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
134.4 miles from Pocola, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 268.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mc Kenizie Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pocola, OK to Lawton, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Kenizie Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Karl Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Karl Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Pocola Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road D1220 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road E1220 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mc Kenizie Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocola, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on Love Street
118 ft
·
4 sec
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Love Street
2
Turn right onto Mc Kenizie Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mc Kenizie Avenue
3
Turn right onto Karl Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Karl Avenue
4
Continue on Karl Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Karl Street
5
Continue on Old Pocola Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Old Pocola Road
6
Continue on County Road D1220
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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County Road D1220
7
Continue on County Road E1220
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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County Road E1220
8
At the end of the road, turn left
7.5 mi
·
8 min
9
Continue straight
3.6 mi
·
4 min
10
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
11
Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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I 40 West: Oklahoma City
12
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
66 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
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Southeast Expressway
16
Continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Southwest Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
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I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
18
Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
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Will Rogers Expressway
19
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
20
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
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Pioneer Expressway
21
Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 281 Business South: Lawton
23
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
39 ft
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1 sec
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Southwest Gore Boulevard
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.4 miles from Pocola, OK, or about 2h 8m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.4 miles or 2h 8m 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 29m
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 Pocola, 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 Pocola, OK
This is one driving day of about 268.8 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pocola, 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 134.4 mi from Pocola, OK · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.4 miles from Pocola, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.02 one way
$84.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $46.14 | $92.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $51.73 | $103.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.35 | $118.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.6 | 0 | $28.22 | $12.90 |
| Efficient EV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.52 | $10.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.63 | $17.20 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Lawton on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pocola, OK to Lawton, OK covers 268.8 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mc Kenizie Avenue, Karl Avenue, Karl Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.4 miles from Pocola, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pocola, OK to Lawton, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pocola, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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