Acris blanchardi, commonly known as Blanchard's cricket frog, is native to the central United States. Its geographical distribution spans across the Midwest region, including parts of states such as South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Blanchard's cricket frog typically inhabits areas near permanent water bodies such as ponds, lakes, slow-moving streams, and wetlands. It thrives in environments with abundant vegetation and open, sunny areas. The climate in its native region can range from temperate to continental with variations between dry and humid conditions depending on specific locales.

This species is generally found in shallow waters with a soft substrate and prefers edges of aquatic habitats where it can easily forage for insects. The Blanchard's cricket frog plays an essential role in its ecosystem as both a predator of small invertebrates and prey for larger animals. Its presence indicates a healthy aquatic environment.