Trip from Altus, OK to Jenks, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

240.3 mi

387 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 47m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 27m

3 PM

4h 31m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Altus, OK to Jenks, OK covers 240.3 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 44, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.4 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

120.1 miles from Altus, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 240.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 20m highway drive covering 240.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.4 miles on I 44.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in near US 62.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 240.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.8 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7

47.3 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 62

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Rogers Lane

8

137.8 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

7

149.7 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa

8

232.1 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in | OK 364 / Creek Turnpike

Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

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 218B Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

7

239.1 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Take the exit toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks

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 Altus, OK to Jenks, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

Oklahoma City

60.7 mi in | ~1h 11m | via I 44

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 44	82.4 mi	1h 22m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike	61.2 mi	1h 2m
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway	45 mi	50m
Will Rogers Expressway	23.6 mi	28m
US 62	7.4 mi	8m
Creek Turnpike	7.1 mi	8m
Pioneer Expressway	4.6 mi	4m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	4.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 44 — 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Jenks, OK.

1

Start on US 283; OK 6

97 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street

2

Turn left onto US 62

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

Use the left lane.

3

Continue on US 62

45 mi · 50 min · Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62

7.2 mi · 8 min · US 62

Toward Rogers Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 62

6

Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

1.4 mi · 1 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City

7

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

4.6 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Expressway

Use the straight lane.

8

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on I 44; US 62

16 mi · 18 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Use the straight / sharp right lanes.

10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.7 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.

11

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

12

Take the exit onto I 44

82 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 44

Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.

13

Take the exit onto OK 364

7.1 mi · 8 min · Creek Turnpike

Exit 218B Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin Use the slight right lane.

14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks Use the straight / slight right lanes.

15

Turn left onto South Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Elm Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

16

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Use the right lane.

17

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

107 ft · 4 sec · North 2nd Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

18

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 120.1 miles from Altus, OK, or about 2h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 miles.

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 53 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 120.1 miles or 2h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenks, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Altus, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Altus, OK

This is one driving day of about 240.3 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Altus, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 82.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 120.1 mi from Altus, OK · 2h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Moore, OK

120 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

Lawton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moore, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.1 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jenks, OK

The final approach into Jenks, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jenks, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour $18 near mile 140.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.57 one way

$75.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$41.25	$82.50
premium	$4.89	$46.24	$92.49
diesel	$5.61	$53.06	$106.11

Estimated Tolls: $4.77

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (61.2 mi) $4.28

Creek Turnpike (7.1 mi) $0.49

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

$38

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.1	0	$25.23	$11.53
Efficient EV	60.1	0	$21.03	$9.61
EV Truck/SUV	96.1	1	$33.64	$15.38

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Altus, OK

Afternoon in Altus on Thursday

Local time

2:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jenks, OK

Afternoon in Jenks on Thursday

Local time

2:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

25 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

4h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Altus, OK to Jenks, OK covers 240.3 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 44, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 120.1 miles from Altus, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.