Origin
Blanchard, OK
Late night in Blanchard on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanchard, OK to Oklahoma 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
37m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Oklahoma City, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet outskirts of Blanchard to the heart of Oklahoma City, this 27.8-mile journey is an efficient choice. Spanning just 37 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight logistics. You will navigate via the Will Rogers Expressway, East Veterans Memorial Highway, and Oklahoma City Boulevard as you transition through the Great Plains. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable transit. Since both locations sit firmly within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Whether you are commuting for work or heading in for an evening out, this straightforward path provides a reliable connection between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Expressway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| East Veterans Memorial Highway | 11 mi | 15m |
| Oklahoma City Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Sheridan Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| US 62 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Robinson Avenue | <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 Oklahoma 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
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148B
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
386 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 26.7 — 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
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148B
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Klein Avenue
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
5:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
12 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
37m 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 that balances open stretches with urban transitions. Roughly 49% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a steady rhythm for most of the trip. The longest continuous segment occurs on the Will Rogers Expressway, where you can settle in for a 12.3-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. As you move from the rural surroundings into the metropolitan area, the road dynamics shift from expressway speeds to the more localized flow of Oklahoma City Boulevard. This blend of road types ensures the drive remains engaging without becoming overly technical or exhausting for the driver.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 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?
7/10
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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,342 ft
1,169 ft
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
365 ft
Highest Point
1,342 ft
~6 mi in
Elevation Range
173 ft
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.
On the drive from Blanchard, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 62; US 277
About the Cities
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
Full guide →Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
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 37m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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