Origin
Altus, OK
Afternoon in Altus on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altus, OK to Bartlesville, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
288.4 mi
464 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 12m
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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Bartlesville, OK
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Trip Overview
This 289-mile journey from Altus to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. With a projected fuel cost of around $44, it's an economical trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, suggesting a more involved driving experience. This route is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' meaning you can expect frequent changes in direction. It's a manageable drive within the Great Plains region, suitable for a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stop.
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
144.2 miles from Altus, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 288.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 289-mile trip, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate; instead, anticipate a more intimate and potentially slower pace with numerous directional changes. The 'Colonel Aaron C' and 'East Broadway Street' are among the main roads you'll follow, indicating a route that weaves through communities rather than bypasses them. Without a 'longest stretch' noted, it's wise to be prepared for continuous engagement with the road and its turns.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 87.7 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 288.4 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 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
47.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
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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
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~2h 46m in
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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
9
237.4 mi into trip
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~4h 13m in
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I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
244 mi into trip
|
~4h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Altus, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
Oklahoma City
60.7 mi in
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~1h 11m
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via I 44
Sand Springs
237.4 mi in
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~4h 13m
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via I 244
Okmulgee
244 mi in
|
~4h 22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 87.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| 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 75 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Cherokee Expressway | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| US 62 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Bartlesville, 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
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 75
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 75
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 75
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 75
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Price Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Price Road
Use the left lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Silver Lake Road
26
Continue on Silver Lake Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Silver Lake Road
27
Turn left onto US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Adams Boulevard
28
Continue on US 60
403 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Adams Boulevard
29
Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue
173 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Keeler Avenue
30
Turn left
66 ft
·
10 sec
31
Turn left
383 ft
·
28 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 30-minute duration and its 'turn-heavy local drive' nature, starting your trip from Altus in the morning will give you ample time to reach Bartlesville comfortably. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of $44, this trip is budget-friendly and doesn't require extensive planning. Be mindful of the frequent turns suggested by the route profile; staying alert and keeping your navigation active will be key to a smooth journey. Since it's a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart when you feel most rested and ready.
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 144.2 miles from Altus, OK, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 63 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.2 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Altus, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 288.4 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.2 mi from Altus, OK · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.2 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.
Arriving in Bartlesville, OK
The final approach into Bartlesville, 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 Bartlesville, 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
$45.09 one way
$90.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.50 | $99.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.68 | $127.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.28
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(61.2 mi)
$4.28
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
$45
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.5 | 1 | $30.28 | $13.84 |
| Efficient EV | 72.1 | 0 | $25.23 | $11.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.38 | $18.46 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Bartlesville, OK
Afternoon in Bartlesville on Thursday
Local time
1:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
6 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
5h 19m 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 Bartlesville, OK covers 288.4 miles and takes about 5h 19m 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 144.2 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 $45.09 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 288.4 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.
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.
Between Altus, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
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