Origin
Blanchard, OK
Afternoon in Blanchard on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanchard, OK to Midwest City, OK
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blanchard, OK
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Midwest City, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 34.9-mile journey from Blanchard to Midwest City is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 46 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfect for a single-day outing, meaning you can easily head out and return without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $5 for fuel, making this a highly economical drive. Since both towns sit within the same region, the trip offers a consistent look at the local landscape. It serves as a practical, no-fuss connection for anyone needing to bridge these two Oklahoma communities efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.4 miles from Blanchard, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between urban and arterial connectors. You will spend about 54% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the Will Rogers Expressway, East Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Crosstown Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.3-mile segment along the Will Rogers Expressway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you move from the quieter start in Blanchard toward the busier roads near Midwest City, the character of the drive shifts from local transit to more structured highway navigation. It is a functional route designed for utility rather than leisure.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 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 11.2 miles in near US 62; US 277.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 34.9 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 11.2 miles (US 62; US 277): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (US 62; US 277): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 62; US 277
Take the ramp onto US 62; US 277 toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma City, Lawton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma...
8
11.2 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 62; US 277
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; US 277 toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
8
24.1 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 120B
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
9
30.2 mi into trip
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~38m in
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I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
32.7 mi into trip
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~41m in
Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Towns Along This Route
Between Blanchard, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Del City.
Lawton
11.2 mi in
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~15m
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via US 62; US 277
Del City
32.7 mi in
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~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Expressway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| East Veterans Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 15m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 62 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Felix Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Expressway
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on US 62; US 277; OK 9
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto US 62; US 277
302 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 62; US 277
Toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma City, Lawton
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; US 277
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 62; US 277
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on I 44; US 62
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 120B
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on I 40; US 270
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right
34 ft
·
4 sec
14
Turn right
34 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 46-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the expressways is always a smart move. Because there are zero required stops along the way, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks or refueling. Keep a close eye on your GPS when navigating the transition between the Will Rogers Expressway and the Crosstown Expressway to ensure you stay on the most direct path. Leveraging the short duration allows you to maximize your time at your destination in Midwest City. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the highway speeds common on the expressway portions of the trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.4 miles from Blanchard, OK, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 34.9 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blanchard, 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 Blanchard, OK
This is one driving day of about 34.9 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blanchard, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Will Rogers Expressway for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Blanchard, OK · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Blanchard, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
The final approach into Midwest City, 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 Midwest City, 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
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
| premium | $4.80 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Afternoon in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blanchard, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 34.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Expressway, East Veterans Memorial Highway, Crosstown Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Blanchard, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 34.9 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 11.2 miles (US 62; US 277): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (US 62; US 277): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blanchard, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Del City.
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