Road Information

Interstate 44 in Oklahoma    
Total Mileage in State: 329 miles
Eastern End: At Missouri state line
Western End: At Texas state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 329 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Ottawa, Craig, Mayes, Rogers, Tulsa, Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma, Cleveland, McClain, Grady, Comanche, Cotton
Major Junctions in Photos: I-244, in Tulsa
I-35, in Oklahoma City
I-235, in Oklahoma City
I-40, in Oklahoma City
I-240, in Oklahoma City
Control Cities in Photos: Tulsa, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City, Newcastle, Chickasha, Lawton

Westbound

Sections:
  • Section 1: Missouri Border to Big Cabin (Exit 283)
  • Section 2: Big Cabin (Exit 283) to Tulsa (Exit 227)
  • Section 3: Tulsa (Exit 227) to Chandler (Exit 166)
  • Section 4: Chandler (Exit 166) to Oklahoma City (Exit 118)
  • Section 5: Oklahoma City (Exit 118) to Chickasha (Exit 80)
  • Section 6: Chickasha (Exit 80) to Lawton (Exit 40A)
  • Section 7: Lawton (Exit 40A) to Texas Border

Section 1: Missouri Border to Big Cabin (Exit 283)

   

As Interstate 44 West prepares to enter Oklahoma from Missouri, this sign exists to let you know that as soon as you enter Oklahoma, you're in Quapaw Nation. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Oklahoma welcome sign on Interstate 44 West, which also marks the beginning of the Will Rogers Turnpike. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

This sign lists the turnpike regulations for the Will Rogers Turnpike section of Interstate 44, which begins upon entering Oklahoma from Missouri. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Sign listing the current toll rates for both cars and trucks for the entire length of the Will Rogers Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West in Oklahoma. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike). It's 17 miles to Miami, 30 miles to Afton, and 102 miles to Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Traffic exiting at Miami (Exit 313), Afton (Exit 302), and Vinita (Exit 289) will pay the toll at the respective exit's toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

All other traffic will pay at the mainline toll plaza for the Will Rogers Turnpike, which is 42 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 327. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 324. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 320. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

See Miami! sign approaching Exit 313. You will see these signs along most Oklahoma Interstate highways to make motorists aware of what points of interest are located in certain towns along the routes. In Miami, you can see 8 Indian Nations, Lakes and Parks, Route 66, Travel Information, and a Unique Downtown. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 313 to N.E. Oklahoma A&M College. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approaching Exit 313 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also take Exit 313 to Coleman Theatre, N.E.O. A&M Multi-Purpose Arena, and Twin Bridges State Park. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at the Miami Rest Area. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at Exit 313: OK 10 - Miami (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Speed limit signs on Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike). The speed limits on most rural turnpikes in Oklahoma are 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Sign on Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) warning motorists to not drive into smoke. Several of these signs exist along Interstate 44 in Oklahoma. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Traffic exiting at Afton (Exit 302) or Vinita (Exit 289) will pay at the respective exit's toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

All other traffic will pay at the mainline toll plaza for the Will Rogers Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West, which now lies 26 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 310. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 308. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 306. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take any of the next 3 exits to Grand Lake. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 302 to Northeast Technology Center North Campus. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also take Exit 302 to Shangri-La and Har-Ber Village Museum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approaching Exit 302 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

See Grove! sign approaching Exit 302. Things to see there include a Lake Lifestyle, Grand Vacations, and Specialty Shops. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at Exit 302: US 59 / US 60 - Afton / Fairland / Grove (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View of the ramp for Exit 302. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

State-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike). It's 13 miles to Vinita, 21 miles to Big Cabin, and 73 miles to Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Vinita (Exit 289) traffic shall pay at the respective exit's toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

All other traffic will pay at the mainline toll plaza for the Will Rogers Turnpike, which is now just 15 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 299. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 296. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 293. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Think twice about picking up hitchhikers in this area (or any area, for that matter). This sign warns that they could be escaping inmates. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

See Vinita! sign approaching Exit 289. Things to see in Vinita include scenic shorelines, outdoor sports, historic village, and unique campsites. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approching Exit 289 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at Exit 289: OK 66 / US 60 - Vinita (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at the Vinita Service Plaza, home of the former world's largest McDonald's. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View approaching the Vinita Service Plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) passing underneath the Vinita Service Plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approaching the mainline toll plaza - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Vehicles paying cash will have to exit off to the toll plaza on the right ahead. Only PikePass Account Holders can stay straight to bypass the toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

This sign reads that payment of the toll is strictly enforced. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at the ramp to the mainline toll plaza for the Will Rogers Turnpike portion of I-44. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View of the ramp to the mainline toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View approaching the toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

This overhead sign at the toll plaza tells motorists who plan on exiting at Big Cabin (Exit 283) or Claremore (Exit 255) to get a refund receipt from the toll collector. This way, while you might pay the full toll for the Will Rogers Turnpike up front here at the mainline toll plaza, they will refund you at your respective exit for the remainder as long as you present your receipt. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Leaving the toll plaza, motorists are reminded that if they're exiting at Big Cabin (Exit 283) or Claremore (Exit 255) they should present their receipt at the respective exit for the appropriate refund. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) as the mainline toll plaza lane prepares to merge back into the main westbound lanes (on the left), which were previously reserved for PikePass account holders only. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 284. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approaching Exit 283 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at Exit 283: US 69 - Big Cabin (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Section 2: Big Cabin (Exit 283) to Tulsa (Exit 227)

   

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) just beyond Exit 283. It's 28 miles to Claremore and 54 miles to Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

This sign reminds those who are planning to exit at Claremore (Exit 255) to present their receipt from the mainline toll plaza for the appropriate refund at the exit's toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 280. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 275. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 271. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 268. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 264. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 261. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 258. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take either of the next 2 exits to Claremore. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

See Claremore! sign approaching Exit 255. Things of interest in Claremore include Will Rogers' home, antique shops, Route 66, unique museums, and small town charm. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 255 to Rogers State University. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also take Exit 255 to the Claremore Expo Center. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 255 to Northeast Technology Center South Campus as well. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Claremore Visitor Information is available off Exit 255. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approaching Exit 255 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also take Exit 255 to the Will Rogers Memorial and the J.M. Davis Gun Museum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at Exit 255: OK 20 - Claremore / Pryor (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Another Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike). It's 13 miles to Catoosa, 27 miles to Tulsa, and 127 miles to Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 253. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 250. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approaching Exit 248 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 248 to Verdigris. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at Exit 248: OK 266 West - Port of Catoosa / Claremore (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The junction of the Creek Turnpike lies 5 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at mile marker 246. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approaching Exit 35 - 1/2 mile. This exit's numbering is based on the mileage of a continuation of the Creek Turnpike. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at Exit 35: E Pine St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) approaching Exit 34 - 1/2 mile. Like the previous exit, this one's number is also based on a continuation of the Creek Turnpike's mileage. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike) at Exit 34: Interstate 44 West / US 412 West / OK 66 West - Tulsa. This interchange marks the beginning of the Creek Turnpike (straight ahead) and the western end of the Will Rogers turnpike portion of I-44. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View of the ramp for Exit 34, to remain on Interstate 44 West toward downtown Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

On the ramp, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Then, just beyond the last photo, the speed limit decreases further to 55 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it merges into the westbound lanes of US 412 to head for Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 241 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

State-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limit remains 55 mph as Interstate 44 West approaches a series of sharp curves ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 241: OK 66 East - Catoosa (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 240 to Tulsa Port of Catoosa. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 240: OK 167 North - 193rd E Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 238 to the Stockyards. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 238: 161st E Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 236B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on Interstate 44 West approaching the Tulsa city limits. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Approaching Exit 236B, the speed limit increases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 236B (Interstate 244 West) to Downtown and Tulsa International Airport. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it enters Tulsa County. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Upon entering Tulsa County, Interstate 44 West enters the Tulsa city limits. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 236B: Interstate 244 West / US 412 West - Sand Springs / Enid (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 236: 129th E Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 65 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 235: East 11th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at mile marker 235. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 234A: US 169 - Broken Arrow / Owasso (Photo taken 5/18/18).

West of Exit 234A, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph once again. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 233B: E 21st St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 233: Memorial Dr / E 31st St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 231: US 64 / OK 51 - Sand Springs / Broken Arrow (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 230: E 41st St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 229: Yale Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 228: Harvard Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 227 to Oral Roberts University. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 227: Lewis Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Section 3: Tulsa (Exit 227) to Chandler (Exit 166)

   

Take Exit 226B to the Philbrook Museum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 226B: Peoria Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 226A: Riverside Dr (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it crosses the Arkansas River in Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 225: Elwood Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 224: US 75 - Bartlesville / Okmulgee (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 223C: 33rd W Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 223A - 1/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 223A: Interstate 244 East - Downtown Tulsa (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 223B: 51st St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it curves to the southwest on the west end of Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as traffic from Interstate 244 West merges into it on the right. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 222C: 56th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 222A: 49th W Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at mile marker 222. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 221B: OK 66 West - Sapulpa / Bristow (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Between Exits 221B and 221A, Interstate 44 West leaves Tulsa County to enter Creek County. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 221A: 57th W Ave. This is the final exit before Interstate 44 West enters the Turner Turnpike, and the turnpike regulations are seen on the sign here. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it enters the Turner Turnpike and becomes a toll road again. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

State-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Upon entering the Turner Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West, the speed limits are 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum. These are the standard speed limits on most rural turnpikes in Oklahoma. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike). It's 6 miles to Sapulpa and 102 miles to Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Traffic exiting at Sapulpa (Exit 215), Kellyville (Exit 211), or Bristow (Exit 196) will pay the toll at the respective exit. The Turner Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 has a toll payment system identical to the Will Rogers Turnpike, as we saw earlier. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

All other traffic will pay at the mainline toll plaza for the Turner Turnpike, which is 37 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 218. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching Exit 215 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at Exit 215: OK 97 - Sapulpa / Sand Springs (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike), which was under heavy construction at the time. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 213. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching Exit 211 - 1000 feet. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at Exit 211: OK 33 / OK 66 - Kellyville / Drumright (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike). (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Another view on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) in the lengthy construction zone. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 206. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 205. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike). (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 200. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching Exit 196 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at Exit 196: OK 48 - Bristow / Lake Keystone (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike). It's 17 miles to Stroud and 76 miles to Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 195. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 192. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 191. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 188. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 185. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching the mainline toll plaza - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

This toll plaza is set up just like the one we saw on the Will Rogers Turnpike. Cash vehicles will have to exit off to the right and pay at the toll plaza while PikePass account holders can stay straight ahead and bypass the toll plaza, paying electronically. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at the ramp to the mainline toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Cash customers are reminded to get a refund receipt after paying the toll in the event that they exit before the end of the Turner Turnpike. The receipt will allow them to be reimbursed, only charging them for the distance that they traveled on the turnpike. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

This sign lists the current toll rates for various vehicle classes at the mainline toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Once again, vehicles exiting at Stroud (Exit 179) or Chandler (Exit 166) should get a refund receipt at the toll plaza ahead so they can be reimbursed the appropriate amount at the respective exit. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View of the mainline toll plaza for the Turner Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) leaving the mainline toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

At mile marker 182, Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) enters the Sac and Fox Nation Reservation. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

See Stroud! sign approaching Exit 179. Things to see in Stroud include Main Street USA, Lakes, and Golfing. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching Exit 179 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 179 to Infant Jesus of Prague National Shrine. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at Exit 179: US 377 / OK 99 - Stroud / Drumright (Photo taken 5/18/18).

State-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The Stroud Service Plaza, which is ahead on the left, is the last fuel service on the Turner Turnpike. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at the Stroud Service Plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike). It's 12 miles to Chandler and 59 miles to Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Traffic exiting at Chandler (Exit 166) should present their refund receipt from the mainline toll plaza to be refunded the appropriate amount. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 177. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 175. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 173. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 171. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

See Chandler! sign approaching Exit 166. Things of interest in Chandler include Route 66, a guest ranch, small town charm, land run history, and a unique downtown. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching Exit 166 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at Exit 166: OK 18 - Chandler / Cushing (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Section 4: Chandler (Exit 166) to Oklahoma City (Exit 118)

   

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum on the Turner Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Oklahoma City now lies 47 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

West of Exit 166, Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) leaves the Sac and Fox Nation Reservation. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 162. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) as it enters Kickapoo Nation. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching Exit 158 - 1 mile. As the sign reads, there are no refunds at this exit as you've now traveled the distance you already paid for at the mainline toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at Exit 158 - OK 66 - Wellston (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Another state-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 155. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 153. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 150. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching Exit 146 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Approaching Exit 146, this sign lets you know that you're now entering the Oklahoma City city limits, which stretch out quite a distance. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at Exit 146: Luther / Jones (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Beyond Exit 146, Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) leaves the Kickapoo Nation. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 144. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at mile marker 139. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

As this sign reads, you're now entering what is known as America's Corner on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike). (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Follow Interstate 44 West, which later becomes the H.E. Bailey Turnpike, to Lawton and Wichita Falls. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike), nearing the end of the Turner Turnpike portion of I-44. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) approaching the junction of Interstate 35 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Nearing the junction of Interstate 35 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph. Traffic headed onto Interstate 35 North toward Wichita should stay right, while you will want to keep left here to go onto Interstate 35 South and to remain on Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

To remain on Interstate 44 West or to go onto Interstate 35 South toward downtown Oklahoma City, use the left lane. Interstate 35 North traffic should use the right lane. Those headed onto the Kilpatrick Turnpike can use either lane to stay straight ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (Turner Turnpike) at Exit: Interstate 35 North - Wichita. This interchange also marks the western terminus of the Turner Turnpike portion of Interstate 44. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit: Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South - Oklahoma City / Downtown. Staying straight here will take you onto the Kilpatrick Turnpike, which is a toll road that bypasses Oklahoma City to the north and west. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on the ramp to Interstate 35 South / to remain on Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it prepares to merge into the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 (on the right). I-44 West and I-35 South will run concurrently for the next 5 miles. During that time, the exit numbers and mileage are based on those of I-35. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limit on the Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South duplex starts out at 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South at Exit 137: NE 122nd St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South at Exit 136: Hefner Rd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South at Exit 135: Britton Rd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

State-named Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South reassurance shields. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South at Exit 134: Wilshire Blvd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Approaching Exit 133, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Follow Interstate 44 West to Will Rogers World Airport. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also follow Interstate 44 West to the State Capitol. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South approaching Exit 133, at which point I-44 West will depart to head for downtown Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West / Interstate 35 South at Exit 133: Interstate 44 West - Lawton / Amarillo (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View of the ramp for Exit 133, to remain on Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 129 to Langston University OKC Campus. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limit remains 60 mph on Interstate 44 West as you approach downtown Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits on Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also take Exit 129 to Remington Park, the Omniplex-OmniDome, and the Zoo/Botanical Park. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 129: M.L. King Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 128B: Kelley Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Follow Interstate 235 South via Exit 127 to the Oklahoma City National Memorial. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 128A: Lincoln Blvd / State Capitol (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 127 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 127: Interstate 235 South / US 77 - Oklahoma City / Downtown / Edmond (Photo taken 5/18/18).

View on Interstate 44 West in Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 126: Western Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 125B: Classen Blvd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 125C: Northwest Expressway (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 60 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 125A: N Penn Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Another view on Interstate 44 West in Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 124: N May Ave (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 123B: OK 66 West - Warr Acres / Bethany (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it curves to the south just beyond Exit 123B. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as traffic from OK 3 prepares to merge into it from the left. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 122: NW 23rd St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 121B to OSU-OKC. Take Exit 121A to Fair Park. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 121B: NW 10th St Westbound (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 121A: NW 10th St Eastbound (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 120A - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 120B: Interstate 40 East - Fort Smith (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 120A: Interstate 40 West - Amarillo (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 119: SW 15th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 118: SW 29th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Section 5: Oklahoma City (Exit 118) to Chickasha (Exit 80)

   

Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits on Interstate 44 West in Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 117B: SW 44th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take either of the next 2 exits to Will Rogers World Airport. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 116B to Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 116B: OK 152 West - Airport Rd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 116A: SW 59th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching the junction of Interstate 240 - 1/2 mile. I-44 West thru traffic should keep to the right ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching the junction of Interstate 240, which will be a left exit just ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit: Interstate 240 East / US 62 East / OK 3 East - Dallas / Fort Smith. For whatever reason, this interchange is not assigned an exit number on the westbound side of I-44. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

A closer view of the exit to remain on Interstate 44 West, as it splits to the right from the ramp to Interstate 240 East (on the left). (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 114: SW 74th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 60 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum for a bit longer. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 113: SW 89th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it enters Cleveland County. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Upon entering Cleveland County, the maximum speed limit increases to 70 mph. The minimum remains 40 mph. These are the standard speed limits on most rural non-tolled Interstate highways in Oklahoma. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 112: SW 104th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 111 to Mid-America Christian University. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 111: SW 119th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 110: OK 37 East - SW 134th St / Moore (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West. It's 30 miles to Chickasha, 70 miles to Lawton, and 122 miles to Wichita Falls. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 109: SW 149th St (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take any of the next 3 exits to Newcastle. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 108A - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 108A: Frontage Rd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 108: OK 37 West - Tuttle / Minco (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Approaching the beginning of the first part of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West, this sign lists the turnpike regulations. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 107: US 62 West / US 277 South - Newcastle / Blanchard. Immediately beyond this exit, the first part of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike begins heading westbound. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Entering the H.E. Bailey Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West, the speed limits are increased to 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 104. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 101. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 99B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 99B: OK 4 - Tuttle / Mustang / Yukon (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 99A: H.E. Bailey Turnpike Spur - Blanchard / Norman (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching the Newcastle toll plaza - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Contrary to how the mainline toll plazas on the Will Rogers Turnpike and Turner Turnpike were laid out, the Newcastle toll plaza requires that cash customers stay straight ahead to enter the toll plaza while PikePass holders should keep to the right to bypass the plaza and pay the toll electronically. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at the ramp to the PikePass express lanes for the Newcastle toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching the cash lanes at the Newcastle toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

A closer view of the Newcastle toll plaza on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

While at the toll plaza, this sign can be seen listing the current toll rates for the Newcastle toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 97, leaving the Newcastle toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 93. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 87. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching the Chickasha Service Plaza - 1 mile ahead on the left. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at the Chickasha Service Plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take either of the next 2 exits to Chickasha. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 83 - 2 miles. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 83 to the Grady County Fairgrounds. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also take Exit 83 to the Southern Plains Indian Museum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 83: US 62 - Chickasha / Anadarko (Photo taken 5/18/18).

State-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 80 to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also take Exit 80 to Rush Springs and Marlow. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 80 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 80: US 81 - Chickasha / Duncan (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Section 6: Chickasha (Exit 80) to Lawton (Exit 40A)

   

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) as it enters the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike). It's 26 miles to Elgin, 38 miles to Lawton, and 53 miles to Walters. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 73. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 70. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 68. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching the Chickasha toll plaza - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at the Chickasha toll plaza's ramp for cash vehicles. This time, cash customers must exit off to the right to access the toll plaza while PikePass account holders can stay straight ahead to pay electronically. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Speed limit signs approaching the Chickasha toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

A closer view of the Chickasha toll plaza on Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike). (Photo taken 5/18/18).

This sign listing the toll rates for different vehicle classes can be seen from the Chickasha toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum on Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike). (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 65. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 62 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 62: Fletcher / Cyril / Sterling (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 61. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 58. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) as the Wichita Mountains come into view. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 55. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 53 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 53 to Lake Ellsworth. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Also take Exit 53 to Fort Sill National Cemetery. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 53: US 277 - Elgin / Fletcher / Sterling (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Traffic headed to Lawton Airport should use Exit 33, which is about 18 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 48. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 47. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

As this sign reads, maintenance for the H.E. Bailey Turnpike temporarily ends at this point, just before Interstate 44 West enters the Lawton area. I-44 is not tolled through Lawton, and is known as the Pioneer Expressway. The H.E. Bailey Turnpike will begin once again to the southwest of Lawton. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

As the first portion of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike comes to an end, the speed limits change accordingly. The maximum speed limit is 70 mph and the minimum is 40 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

See Lawton! sign on Interstate 44 West. Things to see in Lawton include the Wichita Mountains, a wildlife refuge, Geronimo's story, bison herds, and military museums. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Truck traffic to Fort Sill should use Exit 45. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 45: OK 49 - Medicine Park / Carnegie (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at mile marker 44. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Approaching Exit 41, the speed limit decreases to 60 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 41: Key Gate (Photo taken 5/18/18).

State-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 40B - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Nearing Exit 40B, the maximum speed limit drops to 55 mph as we approach downtown Lawton. The minimum speed limit remains 40 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 40A to Gate 2. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 40B: US 62 West - Cache / Altus (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 40A: Rogers Lane Eastbound (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Section 7: Lawton (Exit 40A) to Texas Border

   

Take Exit 33 to Lawton/Fort Sill Regional Airport. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 39B to the Great Plains and Comanche National Museums as well as McMahon Auditorium. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 39B: Cache Rd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 39A: US 281 Business - Lawton (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Approaching Exit 37, the speed limit increases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 37: Gore Blvd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Beyond Exit 37, the speed limit increases to 70 mph once again as Interstate 44 West leaves the Lawton area. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 36B to Great Plains Technology Center. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 36B: Lee Blvd (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 36A: OK 7 East - Duncan (Photo taken 5/18/18).

The speed limits remain 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at mile marker 35. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 33: US 281 Business - 11th St / Airport (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign on Interstate 44 West. It's 19 miles to Walters and 48 miles to Wichita Falls. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at mile marker 32. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 30 - 1 mile. As the sign reads, Exit 30 is the final exit before the H.E. Bailey Turnpike begins once again. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Just before Exit 30, this sign marks the beginning of maintenance for the southwestern portion of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike. However, as previously stated, there is no toll due at Exit 30. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Take Exit 30 to Faxon. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Entering the southwestern portion of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike, this sign reminds motorists of the regulations governing the turnpike. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 30: OK 36 - Geronimo / Frederick (Photo taken 5/18/18).

State-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Speed limit signs upon entering the southwestern portion of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike on Interstate 44 West. The maximum speed limit is 75 mph and the minimum is 50 mph. These are the standard speed limits on most rural turnpikes in Oklahoma. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 26. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 23. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching the Elmer Graham Service Plaza - 1 mile on the left. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 20 - 1 mile. As the sign says, traffic taking Exit 20 should use the Cash lane at the upcoming toll plaza, which is immediately before the exit ramp. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching the Walters toll plaza - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Sign listing the toll rates for cars and trucks at the upcoming Walters toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at the Elmer Graham Service Plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

At the Walters toll plaza, now just 1/2 mile ahead, cash customers and traffic taking Exit 20 should use the right lane while PikePass holders should use the left lane to pay electronically. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Since the Walters toll plaza is located directly on the mainline, the speed limit decreases to 45 mph approaching it. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 20: OK 5 - Walters. The ramp for the exit is immediately beyond the cash (right) lane at the toll plaza ahead, as we will see shorty. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching the Walters toll plaza and the ramp for Exit 20. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

A closer view of the Walters toll plaza and the ramp for Exit 20 immediately beyond it. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Leaving the toll plaza, the speed limits of 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum resume. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 16. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 13. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 8. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 5 (and the end of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike) - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 5: US 70 - Randlett (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Beyond Exit 5, the H.E. Bailey turnpike's southwestern portion comes to an end. As a result, the speed limits revert to the standard speed limits on most rural non-tolled Interstate highways in Oklahoma, which are 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Mileage sign at mile marker 5. It's 5 miles to the Texas border (obviously, given the milepost) and 21 miles to Wichita Falls. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at mile marker 4. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 1 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West at Exit 1: OK 36 - Grandfield (Photo taken 5/18/18).

One final state-named Interstate 44 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Advance signage for Exit 14, which is the first exit on Interstate 44 West in Texas. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it starts across the President George W. Bush Bridge over the Red River. (Photo taken 5/18/18).

Interstate 44 West as it crosses the President George W. Bush Bridge and prepares to enter Texas. (Photo taken 5/18/18).