Origin
Westville, OK
Afternoon in Westville on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westville, OK to Lawton, OK
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
276 mi
444 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Photo: Sewupari Studio
Trip Overview
Spanning 276 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains, the drive from Westville to Lawton takes approximately 5 hours and 11 minutes to complete. Because this is a manageable distance for a single day of travel, you can comfortably finish the trip in one sitting without needing an overnight stop. You should budget roughly $42 for fuel to cover the journey, which primarily utilizes the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, and Spruce Street. Since both your starting point and destination reside within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout your travel. This route offers a straightforward path between the two cities, making it a practical choice if you are looking to reach Lawton efficiently.
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
138 miles from Westville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile, with highways accounting for 43% of your total time on the road. You will spend your longest uninterrupted segment covering 98 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, which provides a steady rhythm before the route transitions into other major thoroughfares. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway stretches that help you make good time alongside local road navigation as you reach your destination. The drive feels varied, moving from the open stretches of the turnpike to the more localized feel of the final approach. Navigating these different road types requires you to stay alert as the character of the pavement shifts beneath your tires.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 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 98 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 276 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 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.6 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
7
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
181.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m 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
198.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m 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
275 mi into trip
|
~5h 9m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Westville, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
181.6 mi in
|
~3h 30m
|
via I 240; OK 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 98 mi | 1h 39m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 60.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| Spruce Street | 19.4 mi | 28m |
| South 32nd Street | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| US 62 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Southeast Expressway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 15m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 98 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westville, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on East Division Street
63 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Division Street
2
Turn right onto Williams Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Williams Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 62
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Chincapin Street
4
Continue on US 62
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Spruce Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on US 62; OK 51
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 62; OK 51; OK 10
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Downing Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 62; OK 10; OK 51; OK 82
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto OK 10; OK 82
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Muskogee Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
OK 10; US 62
10
Continue on US 62; OK 10
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; OK 10
11
Continue on OK 10; US 62
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 10; US 62
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 10; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 62; OK 10
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 62; OK 10
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 62; OK 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
Use the sharp right lane.
16
Merge onto OK 165; OK 351
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto OK 165
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
OK 165
Toward OK 165 West: Peak Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto US 69
19 mi
·
20 min
·
South 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 40
23 mi
·
22 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on I 40
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
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.
25
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
26
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.
27
Merge onto I 44; US 62
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
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.
31
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.
32
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
33
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
To keep your energy high, plan for at least one dedicated stop during this five-hour trek to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you arrive in Lawton with plenty of daylight remaining. Keep in mind that the majority of your travel is divided between high-speed highway segments and local connectors, so adjust your pace accordingly when exiting the turnpike. Since you only need one stop to maintain a comfortable flow, use that break strategically to check your fuel levels against your $42 budget. Being prepared for the 98-mile stretch on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway will help you mentally prepare for the longest portion of your journey.
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 138 miles from Westville, OK, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
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 Westville, 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 Westville, OK
This is one driving day of about 276 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westville, 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 98 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138 mi from Westville, OK · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 138 miles from Westville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98 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
$41.92 one way
$83.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.21 | $92.43 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.10 | $104.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.32 | $122.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.48
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(60.9 mi)
$4.27
Muskogee Turnpike
(3 mi)
$0.21
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: 96.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.98 | $13.25 |
| Efficient EV | 69 | 0 | $24.15 | $11.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.64 | $17.66 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Lawton on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
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
7 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
5h 11m 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 Westville, OK to Lawton, OK covers 276 miles and takes about 5h 11m 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, Spruce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138 miles from Westville, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.92 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 276 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: at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.6 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 Westville, OK to Lawton, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
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