Origin
Altus, OK
Afternoon in Altus on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK
Drive Time
4h 14m
Distance
270.5 mi
435 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 1m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altus, OK
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Muskogee, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 270.5 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Broadway Street, Colonel Aaron C, Rogers Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.09 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
135.2 miles from Altus, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 270.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonel Aaron C | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rogers Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pioneer Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Will Rogers Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 240 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Muskogee, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
98 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Street
3
Continue on Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
45 mi
·
50 min
·
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
4
Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Rogers Lane
5
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
7
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
8
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
9
Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith
11
Merge slight left onto Southwest Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
12
Continue on Southeast Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Southeast Expressway
13
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North: Muskogee
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 69 North: Muskogee
17
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
18
Turn right onto West Hancock Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hancock Road
19
Turn left
1.7 mi
·
3 min
20
Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
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 135.2 miles from Altus, OK, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.2 miles or 2h 7m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muskogee, 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 270.5 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.2 mi from Altus, OK · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.2 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Muskogee, OK
The final approach into Muskogee, 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 Muskogee, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.09 one way
$82.17 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $45.29 | $90.59 |
| premium | $4.80 | $51.06 | $102.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.10 | $120.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.40 | $12.98 |
| Efficient EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.67 | $10.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.87 | $17.31 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Muskogee, OK
Afternoon in Muskogee on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 14m 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 Muskogee, OK covers 270.5 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Broadway Street, Colonel Aaron C, Rogers Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.2 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 $41.09 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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