The drive from Stilwell, OK to Lawton, OK covers 267.7 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, South Front Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141.2 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.85 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
133.9 miles from Stilwell, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 267.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Stilwell, OK to Lawton, OK covers 267.7 miles and takes about 4h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 141.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 59 / South Front Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 59 / South Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 40 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 173.3 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 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 59 / South Front Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 59 / South Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
30.5 mi into trip|~44m in|I 40 Business
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
173.3 mi into trip|~3h 9m in|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
190.3 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|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
266.8 mi into trip|~4h 47m 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
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 Stilwell, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
173.3 mi in|~3h 9m|via I 240; OK 3
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
141.2 mi
2h 23m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi
1h 1m
South Front Street
14.3 mi
20m
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi
14m
US 59
13.1 mi
15m
Will Rogers Expressway
7.6 mi
8m
Pioneer Expressway
5 mi
5m
Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 141.2 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stilwell, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on West Division Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·West Division Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 59
14 mi·20 min·South Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 59
1.6 mi·1 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 59
2.1 mi·2 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 59
0.3 mi·18 sec·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 59
1.5 mi·1 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 59
1.1 mi·1 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 59
6.5 mi·7 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 59
1.7 mi·3 min·North Wheeler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·South Opdyke Street
11
Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·East Iola Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on West Ruth Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West Ruth Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 59
301 ft·10 sec·Kerr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi·35 sec·I 40 Business
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 40
66 mi·1 hr 6 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi·1 min·Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 40
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
13 mi·14 min·Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto US 62
0.6 mi·41 sec·US 62
Exit 1AToward I 44 West, US 62 West: LawtonUse the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 44; US 62
7.6 mi·8 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on I 44
61 mi·1 hr 1 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, LawtonUse the straight lane.
23
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi·5 min·Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
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.
25
Take the exit onto US 281 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·US 281 Business
Exit 39AToward US 281 Business South: LawtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
27
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
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 133.9 miles from Stilwell, OK, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.2 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 59 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 28m 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 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 Stilwell, 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 Stilwell, OK
This is one driving day of about 267.7 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Stilwell, 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.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 141.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.9 mi from Stilwell, OK
· 2h 28m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$18
near mile 184.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.85 one way
$83.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$45.95
$91.90
premium
$4.89
$51.52
$103.03
diesel
$5.61
$59.10
$118.21
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
$42
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 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
80.3
0
$28.11
$12.85
Efficient EV
66.9
0
$23.42
$10.71
EV Truck/SUV
107.1
1
$37.48
$17.13
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Stilwell, OK
Afternoon
in Stilwell on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Afternoon
in Lawton on Friday
Local time
4:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Eufaula, OK
134 mi in
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
15 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 49m 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 Stilwell, OK to Lawton, OK covers 267.7 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, South Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.9 miles from Stilwell, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 59 / South Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 40 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 173.3 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 Stilwell, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
