EVgo Charging Station
Later in the drive, short detour
Edmond, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
178.3 mi
287 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlesville, OK
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Blanchard, OK
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The drive from Bartlesville, OK to Blanchard, OK covers 178.3 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, US 75, Will Rogers Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.2 miles from Bartlesville, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| US 75 | 23.6 mi | 28m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.5 mi | 28m |
| Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| US 62 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| US 60 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Blanchard, OK.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
Turn left onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Take the ramp onto US 60
Continue on US 75
Continue on US 75
Continue on US 75
Take the exit
Merge onto I 244; US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
Continue on I 44
Take the exit onto I 44
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
Take the exit onto US 62; US 277
Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9
Arrive at destination
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.
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 39 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.2 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blanchard, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bartlesville, 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 Bartlesville, OK
This is one driving day of about 178.3 miles and 3h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 89.2 miles from Bartlesville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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Edmond, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
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Bristow, OK
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Chandler, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
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Bristow, Oklahoma
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+18004891588
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
+18668167584
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Edmond, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Sand Springs, Oklahoma
+18004891588
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+14054456277
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 4:30 am–11 pm
+14052353500
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14056026664
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+14055213356
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5 decision points cluster between mile 43.8 and 166.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 62; US 277 toward US 62 West, US 277 South: Newcastle, Blanchard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$27.88 one way
$55.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.61 | $61.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.37 | $78.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.33
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
$28
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Francis Energy Charging Station
Chandler, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Bristow, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Bristow, OK
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
| Efficient EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bartlesville on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Blanchard on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Memorial
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 178.3 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.8 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 178.3 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 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bartlesville, OK and Blanchard, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Lawton and Amarillo.
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Amarillo
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 178.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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