Origin
Altus, OK
Late night in Altus on Thursday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altus, OK to Enid, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
185.2 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
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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Enid, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Altus, OK to Enid, OK covers 185.2 miles and takes about 3h 21m 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 $28.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.6 miles from Altus, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 185.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Altus, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altus, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broadway Street | — | — |
| Colonel Aaron C | — | — |
| Rogers Lane | — | — |
| Bill W | — | — |
| Pioneer Expressway | — | — |
| Harry E | — | — |
| US 81 | — | — |
| US 81 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Enid, 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
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
10
Turn slight right onto US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha
243 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 81 North, US 277 North: Chickasha
11
Merge slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on South 4th Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
13
Turn left onto West Choctaw Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Choctaw Avenue
14
Turn right
17 mi
·
19 min
15
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
16
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
19
Continue on South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Rock Island Avenue
20
Turn left onto East Wade Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Wade Street
21
Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
14 mi
·
18 min
·
South Choctaw Avenue
22
Continue straight
18 mi
·
22 min
23
Continue on North Chisholm Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Chisholm Avenue
24
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
25
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
26
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
27
Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
28
Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Owen K. Garriott Road
29
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Independence Avenue
30
Turn right onto West Maine Street
449 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Maine Street
31
Turn left onto South Grand Avenue
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Grand Avenue
32
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 92.6 miles from Altus, OK, or about 1h 40m 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 41 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, 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 185.2 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 92.6 mi from Altus, OK · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Enid, OK
The final approach into Enid, 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 Enid, 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
$28.95 one way
$57.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.79 | $63.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.89 | $81.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.1 | 0 | $25.93 | $11.85 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Enid, OK
Late night in Enid on Thursday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Union City, OK
93 mi in
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
8 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
3h 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Altus, OK to Enid, OK covers 185.2 miles and takes about 3h 21m 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 92.6 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 $28.95 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Altus, OK to Enid, OK is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altus, OK to Enid, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altus, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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