Origin
Blanchard, OK
Morning in Blanchard on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanchard, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
John Hill
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.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
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
|
~15m in
|
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
|
~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
|
~38m in
|
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
|
~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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Morning in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
13 degrees cooler 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Will Rogers Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blanchard, OK and Midwest City, OK, road signs point toward Lawton and Del City.
Lawton
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 62; US 277
Del City
32.7 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
Full guide →Midwest City is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, a city that grew up around Tinker Air Force Base and the General Motors and Douglas Aircraft Company plants, though in some ways feels like OKC suburbia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Will Rogers Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Midwest City, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Midwest City, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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