Origin
Prague, OK
Evening in Prague on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prague, OK to Lawton, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
136.9 mi
220 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prague, OK
Arpan Bhatia
Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
This 136.9-mile drive from Prague to Lawton, Oklahoma, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, and Southeast Expressway, with about 67% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21. Traveling within the Great Plains region for both your origin and destination, this route offers a practical, no-frills experience. It's a convenient option for those looking to cover ground efficiently between these two Oklahoma cities, perfect for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
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
68.4 miles from Prague, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 136.9-mile trip, with 67% of your journey on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 60.9 miles along the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This means you'll experience consistent speeds and a relatively predictable driving pace for a significant portion of your travel. While the route is predominantly highway, the transition between roads like the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway and the Southeast Expressway will offer slight variations in the immediate driving environment, but the overall character remains that of a fast-paced transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 60.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 99; US 377 / North Jim Thorpe Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 136.9 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: near the start (OK 99; US 377 / North Jim Thorpe Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OK 99; US 377 / North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Turn left onto OK 99; US 377 / North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.5 mi into trip
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~8m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
42.5 mi into trip
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~45m in
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I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
59.4 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 62
Take the exit onto US 62 toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
7
135.9 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Prague, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
42.5 mi in
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~45m
|
via I 240; OK 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 60.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 34.8 mi | 36m |
| Southeast Expressway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prague, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on US 62
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 99; US 377
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 99; US 377
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40
35 mi
·
36 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 62
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 62
Exit 1A
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 44; US 62
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a duration of just 2 hours and 25 minutes, this 136.9-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. You could depart Prague in the morning and arrive in Lawton with ample time to spare, or choose an afternoon departure to enjoy a leisurely morning. Given the relatively short distance and highway focus, you won't need to plan extensive rest stops, though a quick break during the 60.9-mile stretch on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike might be welcome. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as it's always good practice, especially with an estimated $21 fuel cost for the journey. A practical tip for this route is to check traffic conditions before you leave Prague, as any unexpected delays on the turnpike can impact your arrival time.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Prague, OK, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 miles.
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 30 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m
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 Prague, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Prague, OK
This is one driving day of about 136.9 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Prague, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.4 mi from Prague, OK · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Prague, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.
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
$21.40 one way
$42.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.35 | $52.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.23 | $60.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.27
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(60.9 mi)
$4.27
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
$21
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.37 | $6.57 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Evening in Lawton on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 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
1 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
2h 25m 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 Prague, OK to Lawton, OK covers 136.9 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Southeast 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 68.4 miles from Prague, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.40 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 136.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 99; US 377 / North Jim Thorpe Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Prague, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
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