Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawton, OK
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Blanchard, OK
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The drive from Lawton, OK to Blanchard, 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, Carpenter Drive, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.6 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.69 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31 miles from Lawton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 62 miles, with most of the trip on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Carpenter Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.6 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Carpenter Drive. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 1st Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Southwest Gore Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 281 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward OK 9, US 62, US 277: Chickasha, Anadarko
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lawton, OK and Blanchard, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Anadarko.
Oklahoma City
Anadarko
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 36.6 mi | 38m |
| Carpenter Drive | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| US 62 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| US 281 Business | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Gore Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton, OK and Blanchard, OK.
Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
Turn right onto US 281 Business
Take the ramp onto US 281 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 281 Business
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
Continue on I 44
Take the exit
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277
Continue on US 62; US 277; OK 9
Arrive at destination
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.
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 14 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blanchard, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lawton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawton, OK
This is one driving day of about 62 miles and 1h 10m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Lawton, OK · 34m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Lawton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Blanchard, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.69 one way
$19.39 round trip
| 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: $2.56
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
$10
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Lawton on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Blanchard on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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