Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 961 ft. |
Oklahoma-Texas State Line |
US Highway 281 crosses the state line from Burkburnett, TX into the community of Randlett, OK. Concurrency with US Highway 277 and US Interstate Highway 44. |
| 0.1 0.2 961 ft. |
Red River, OK |
Crossing. |
| 1.1 1.8 1043 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 36 |
North-east-north to the community of Devol, OK. Limited services. |
| 5.3 8.6 1053 ft. |
US Highway 70/US Interstate Highway 44/Oklahoma State Highway 36 |
US Highway 70 & OK State Highway 36 goes west-northwest to the community of Devol, OK and the community of Grandfield, OK. - Lake Murray Park (E Murray St). NOTE: US Highway 70 overlaps US Highway 281 to the east. US Interstate Highway 44 separates from US Highway 281, goes northeast and again intersects US Highway 281. |
| 7.1 11.4 1056 ft. |
Randlett, OK |
Community of Randlett, OK. Limited services. |
| 8.0 12.9 1024 ft. |
US Highway 70 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 281. East to the community of Waurika, OK. Limited services. |
| 12.4 19.9 981 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 44 |
North to another junction with US Highway 281. To the south, also intersects US Highways 281/70. |
| 15.1 24.3 1030 ft. |
Cookietown, OK/Oklahoma State Highway 5A |
Community of Cookietown, OK. Limited services. OK State Highway 5A heads east to OK State Highway 5. |
| 21.1 33.9 1014 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 5 |
Intersection of OK State Highway. NOTE: Joins US Highway 281 to the east. |
| 23.6 37.9 1047 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 44 |
North to another junction with US Highway 281. Also intersects US Highway 281 to the south. |
| 24.0 38.7 1043 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 5 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 281. East to the community of Walters, OK. - Sultan Park (CO Rd N2622, Tel. 580-875-3337). - Dave Boyer Lake (fishing). |
| 32.6 52.4 1089 ft. |
Geronimo, OK |
Community of Geronimo, OK. Limited services. |
| 34.5 55.6 1112 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 36 |
West-south to the community of Faxon, OK (limited services). |
| 34.9 56.1 1119 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 44 |
South to a junction with US Highway 281. NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 281. |
| 37.9 61.0 1070 ft. |
NOTE: US Highway 281 veers off its main route and goes north to the city of Lawton, OK. |
|
| 39.7 63.9 1083 ft. |
George M. Lee Park |
East of highway; on S Railroad St, Lawton, OK. |
| 41.2 66.3 1070 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 7 |
East to the communities of Pumpkin Center, OK (limited services), Bethel, OK (limited services), and Central High, OK (limited services). |
| 42.3 68.0 1073 ft. |
Lawton, OK |
City of Lawton, OK. - O.H. Arnold Park (NE Dearborn Ave & NE Bell Ave). - Elmer Thomas Park (2nd & Ferris). - Louise D. McMahon Park (SW Lee Blvd). Estelle Jones Park (NW Sheridan Rd). - Stephens Park (NW 23rd St). - Harold Park (NW 40th St). - Terrace Hills Park (NW Rogers Lane). - Annual Arts for All Festival (2nd weekend in May). |
| 44.5 71.6 1129 ft. |
US Highway 62 |
West to the community of Cache, OK. Near Witchita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (OK State Hwy 49): wildlife habitat, campgrounds, hunting, fishing, trails, picnic areas. - Craterville Park. - Eagle Park. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 281 to the north. |
| 44.9 72.2 1125 ft. |
Panther Park |
East of highway. NE Pioneer Blvd, Lawton, OK. |
| 46.7 75.2 1129 ft. |
Ambrosia Park |
West of highway. Back Access Rd /Ganahl Rd, Lawton, OK. |
| 47.3 76.1 1119 ft. |
Rucker Park |
West of highway. Rucker Road, Lawton, OK. |
| 49.8 80.1 1148 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 49 |
West to the community of Medicine Park, OK. Nearby is Lake Lawtonka (Tel. 580-529-2663), a man-made lake; fishing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, water skiing, camping facilities, boating, swimming beach, picnic areas, marina, boat ramps/docks. - Elmer Thomas Lake (fishing). |
| 51.1 82.3 1175 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 44 |
NOTE: US Interstate Highway 44 separates from US Highway 281. North to the community of Elgin, OK. Limited services. |
| 54.9 88.3 1276 ft. |
US Highway 277 |
NOTE: US Highway 277 exits US Highway 281. East to the community of Elgin, OK. |
| 57.9 93.2 1289 ft. |
Lake Ellsworth, OK |
East of highway, in Lawton, OK, Tel. 580-581-3400. Campgrounds, heated fishing dock, hunting, fishing, water recreation. |
| 63.3 101.9 1293 ft. |
Apache, OK |
Community of Apache, OK. - City Park (Evans Ave & Cherry St): softball/baseball diamonds. - Annual Rattlesnake Festival. |
| 63.7 102.5 1260 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 19 |
West to the community of Boone, OK. Limited services. NOTE: Short concurrency with US Highway 281 to the east. |
| 64.3 103.5 1289 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 19 |
NOTE: OK State Highway ceases its overlap with US Highway 281. East to the community of Cyril, OK. - Cyril Park (US Hwy 277). |
| 68.4 110.0 1332 ft. |
E1420 Road |
East to the community of Stecker, OK. Limited services. |
| 70.3 113.2 1411 ft. |
E1400 Road |
West to the community of Broxton, OK. Limited services. |
| 72.3 116.4 1371 ft. |
E1380 Road |
West to the community of Pine Ridge, OK. Limited services. |
| 74.4 119.7 1358 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 9 |
West-north to the community of Fort Cobb, OK. Limited services. NOTE: East overlap with US Highway 281. |
| 81.8 131.7 1201 ft. |
Anadarko, OK |
Community of Anadarko, OK. - Randlett Park. |
| 82.7 133.1 1181 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highways 8/9/US Highway 62 |
NOTE: OK State Highway 9 & US Highway 62 leave US Highway 281. East to the community of Verden, OK. Limited services. OK State Highway 8 overlaps US Highway 281 to the north. |
| 83.5 134.4 1165 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 87.5 140.8 1240 ft. |
Sugar Creek Reservoir, OK |
West of highway. Fishing. |
| 87.9 141.5 1211 ft. |
Lake Chikasha, OK |
East of highway. Camping facilities, fishing, boat ramps/docks, picnic amenities. |
| 90.9 146.3 1227 ft. |
Gracemont, OK |
Community of Gracemont, OK. Limited services. - Sugar Creek Site 36 Reservoir (fishing). |
| 94.7 152.4 1355 ft. |
Reservoirs |
To the west is Sugar Creek Site 34 Reservoir while Sugar Creek Site 33 Reservoir is to the east of US Highway 281. Fishing. |
| 96.8 155.8 1467 ft. |
Sugar Creek Site 31 Reservoir, OK |
East of highway. Fishing. |
| 98.4 158.3 1345 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 152 |
East to the community of Cogar, OK (limited services) and the community of Minco, OK. - Annual Honey Festival. NOTE: Merges with US Highway 281 to the west. |
| 98.6 158.7 1322 ft. |
Sugar Creek Site 25 Reservoir, OK |
North of highway. Fishing. |
| 100.2 161.2 1447 ft. |
Sugar Creek Site 24 Reservoir, OK |
North of highway. Fishing. |
| 101.9 164.0 1394 ft. |
Sugar Creek Site 6 Reservoir, OK |
South of highway. Fishing. |
| 103.0 165.7 1319 ft. |
Binger, OK/Oklahoma State Highway 152 |
Community of Binger, OK. Near Sugar Creek Site 8 Reservoir (fishing). NOTE: OK State Highway 152 separates from US Highway 281. East to the community of Eakly, OK. Limited services. |
| 104.5 168.2 1335 ft. |
Sugar Creek Site 9 Reservoir, OK |
West of highway. Fishing. |
| 107.3 172.7 1417 ft. |
Lookeba, OK/Sickles, OK |
Community of Lookeba, OK. Limited services. To the west is the community of Sickles, OK. Limited services. |
| 114.1 183.6 1647 ft. |
Red Rock Canyon Oklahoma State Park |
On US Hwy 281 S, Hinton, OK, Tel. 405-542-6344. Nature/hiking trails, fishing, rock climbing, rappelling, camping and picnic facilities, swimming pool, bathhouse. |
| 115.2 185.4 1677 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 37 |
East-south-east to the community of Minco, OK. |
| 115.7 186.2 1647 ft. |
Hinton, OK |
Community of Hinton, OK. - Red Rock Canyon Oklahoma State Park (US Hwy 281 S, Tel. 405-542-6344). |
| 119.2 191.9 1522 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 40 |
US Interstate Highway 40 heads east to the city of El Reno, OK. - Legion Park (900 Ash St): playgrounds, public fishing areas, public splash pad, concrete walking trail, tennis courts, picnic pavilion. - Adams Park (2001 Park Dr): skate park, baseball fields, lighted soccer field, playgrounds, picnic areas, 18-hole disc golf course, rodeo arena, restrooms. - Burton Park (Caddo St & N Grand Ave). - Rinehart Park (Ridgecrest Dr). - Annual Oklahoma Indian Nation Powwow (August). West to the community of Hydro, OK. Limited services. |
| 121.6 195.7 1371 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 124.2 199.9 1572 ft. |
NOTE: US Highway 281 separates from its primary route and travels briefly to a junction with US Interstate Highway 281. |
|
| 128.3 206.4 1565 ft. |
US Highway 270 |
East to the community of Calumet, OK. Limited services. NOTE: North concurrency with US Highway 281. |
| 128.7 207.1 1545 ft. |
Geary, OK |
Community of Geary, OK. Limited services. |
| 136.2 219.2 1473 ft. |
Greenfield, OK |
Community of Greenfield, OK. Limited services. |
| 145.2 233.7 1503 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highways 3/33/Watonga, OK |
East to the community of Omega, OK. Limited services. NOTE: West overlap with US Highway 281. Community of Watonga, OK. - Roman Nose Oklahoma State Park (OK State Hwy 8 A, Tel. 580-623-4215): lakes, 18-hole golf course, paddle boats, horse stables, boat/mountain bike rentals, swimming pools, fishing, hiking trails, hayrides (by reservation). - City Park (6th & Leach St): playground, tennis courts. - East Library Park (2nd & Prouty): volleyball court, playground. |
| 147.7 237.7 1480 ft. |
North Canadian River, OK |
Crossing. |
| 154.8 249.1 1834 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 58 |
North to the community of Eagle City, OK. Limited services. South to the community of Fay, OK (limited services). |
| 163.4 263.0 1906 ft. |
Oakwood, OK |
Community of Oakwood, OK. Limited services. |
| 174.6 281.0 1900 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 51 |
East to the community of Canton, OK. Limited services. Nearby is Canton Lake (fishing) and Canadian Recreation Area (N2466 Road). NOTE: To the north, joins US Highway 281 for a short distance. |
| 182.6 293.9 1759 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highways 51/3/US Highways 281/270 |
NOTE: US Highways 281/270 & OK State Highway 3 break off from the principal route and travels to the community of Seiling, OK. - Murray Park (US Hwy 270): picnic area, stream, tennis courts, play equipment, basketball court. - Hammon Park (North Oak): playground equipment, picnic facility. OK State Highway 51 goes north-west to the community of Vici, OK. Limited services. |
| 183.9 295.9 1722 ft. |
US Highway 60 |
South to the community of Seiling, OK. NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 281. |
| 185.7 298.8 1680 ft. |
North Canadian River, OK |
Crossing. |
| 188.0 302.5 1716 ft. |
Chester, OK/US Highway 60 |
Community of Chester, OK (limited services). NOTE: US Highway 60 ends its overlap with US Highway 281. East-north-east to the community of Fairview, OK. - Specht Park: lighted rodeo grounds, municipal swimming pool, playing fields, picnic facilities, playground equipment, concession stand, gazebo. |
| 189.0 304.1 1781 ft. |
E0540 Road |
West to the community of Mutual, OK. Limited services. |
| 202.9 326.6 1634 ft. |
US Highway 412 |
East-south-east to Gloss Mountain Oklahoma State Park (US Hwy 412, Fairview OK, Tel. 580-227-2512): picnic areas, hiking trails, restrooms, self-guided tours, wildlife observation, handicapped parking; and the community of Orienta, OK. Limited services. West to the community of Mooreland, OK. Near Boiling Springs Oklahoma State Park (207745 Boiling Springs Rd, Woodward, OK, Tel. 580-256-7664): camping facilities, picnic sites, swimming pool, hiking trails, fishing, nature/wildlife viewing. - Annual Homecoming Celebration (mid-late September). |
| 210.9 339.4 1486 ft. |
Little Sahara Oklahoma State Park |
101 Main St, Waynoka, OK, Tel. 580-824-1471. Dune buggy/ATV riding, sand dunes, RV/tent sites, concessions, showers, picnic areas; ADA compliant. |
| 214.3 344.9 1493 ft. |
Waynoka, OK |
Community of Waynoka, OK. - Little Sahara Oklahoma State Park (101 Main St, Waynoka, OK, Tel. 580-824-1471). - Elm Park (west side). - Santa Fe Park (east side). |
| 214.7 345.5 1490 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highways 14/45 |
OK State Highway 14 goes west-north-east to the community of Alva, OK. - Hatfield Park (Flynn & 14th Sts): fishing pond, softball/baseball fields. - Bud Rose Park (Meno St). NOTE: OK State Highway 45 overlaps US Highway 281 to the north-east. |
| 226.7 364.9 1473 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 45 |
NOTE: OK State Highway 45 leaves US Highway 281. South-east to the community of Carmen, OK. Limited services. |
| 230.9 371.5 1434 ft. |
Craig Road/E0250 Road |
East to the community of Dacoma, OK. Limited services. |
| 233.8 376.2 1381 ft. |
Eagle Chief Creek, OK |
Crossing. |
| 234.0 376.5 1404 ft. |
Avard, OK |
West of highway. Community of Avard, OK. Limited services. |
| 239.4 385.3 1470 ft. |
Alva Municipal Airport |
A public airport west of highway; on 2875 College Blvd, Alva, OK, Tel. 580-327-2898. |
| 240.9 387.7 1388 ft. |
US Highway 64/Oklahoma State Highway 14 |
On a west-south route, OK State Highway 14 goes to the community of Waynoka, OK. US Highway 64 heads west to the community of Freedom, OK. - Rhodes Park (Cimarron Pass). - Alabaster Caverns Oklahoma State Park (217036 SH 50A, Tel. 580-621-3381): world's largest natural gypsum cave; guided tours 9AM-4PM, campsites, playground, picnic facilities, amphitheater, concessions, handicapped parking, restrooms, showers, wildlife viewing. NOTE: East overlap with US Highway 281. |
| 241.9 389.3 1375 ft. |
US Highway 64 |
NOTE: US Highway 64 separates from US Highway 281. East to the community of Ingersoll, OK. Limited services. |
| 242.4 390.1 1332 ft. |
Alva, OK |
Community of Alva, OK. - Hatfield Park (Flynn St & 14th St): softball/baseball fields. |
| 243.1 391.2 1299 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 248.9 400.6 1365 ft. |
Oklahoma State Highway 11 |
East to the community of Capron, OK (limited services) and the community of Burlington, OK (limited services). |
| 256.0 411.9 1394 ft. |
Oklahoma-Kansas State Line |
End of US Highway 281's route in Oklahoma. Crosses the state line into Stubbs, KS. LD12e |