Origin
Blanchard, OK
Afternoon in Blanchard on Saturday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanchard, OK to Lawton, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Lawton, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blanchard, OK to Lawton, OK covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, West Veterns Memorial Highway, Pioneer Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 36.2 mi | 38m |
| West Veterns Memorial Highway | 16.9 mi | 20m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| US 281 Business | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 36.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on US 62; US 277; OK 9
61 ft
·
3 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9; OK 76
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9; OK 76
17 mi
·
20 min
·
West Veterns Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
371 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
6
Merge onto I 44
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southwest Gore Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Blanchard, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62; US 277; OK 9; OK 76 / Northwest 2nd Street
Continue onto US 62; US 277; OK 9; OK 76 / Northwest 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left toward I 44 West: Lawton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge onto I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
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
4
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.69 one way
$19.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.54
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(36.2 mi)
$2.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Lawton, OK
Afternoon in Lawton on Saturday
Local time
3:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 17 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
62 mi in 1h 10m, mostly highway — 36.2 mi of that is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.2 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and West Veterns Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62; US 277; OK 9; OK 76 / Northwest 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62; US 277; OK 9; OK 76 / Northwest 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.54 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62; US 277; OK 9; OK 76 / Northwest 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (I 44 / Harry E. Bailey Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lawton, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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