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Trip from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

270.2 mi

435 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m

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

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Downtown Altus, OK, OK

Altus, OK

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city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 270.2 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.6 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.24 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

135.1 miles from Altus, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 270.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK covers 270.2 miles and takes about 4h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / East Broadway Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 270.2 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: near the start (US 62 / East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles (I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281 / Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 62 / East Broadway Street

Turn left onto US 62 / East Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
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
5
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281 / Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281 / Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City

Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US...
8
129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | US 62

Take the exit onto US 62 toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith

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 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort...
7
246.3 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 69 North: Muskogee

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

Use the sharp right lane. Exit 264B Toward US 69 North: Muskogee

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 Muskogee, 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
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 98.6 mi 1h 40m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 61.2 mi 1h 2m
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway 45 mi 50m
US 69 20.9 mi 22m
Southeast Expressway 13 mi 14m
Will Rogers Expressway 7.7 mi 8m
US 62 7.7 mi 9m
Pioneer Expressway 4.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 98.6 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Muskogee, 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

7.7 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 62
Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 240; US 62; OK 3

3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

13 mi · 14 min · Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3

75 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on I 40

1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 40

23 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 264B Toward US 69 North: Muskogee Use the sharp right lane.
17

Merge onto US 69

21 mi · 22 min · US 69
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto West Hancock Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road
19

Turn left onto US 64 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · US 64 Business
20

Turn left onto US 62 Business; US 64 Business

74 ft · 2 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

US 62 Business; US 64 Business

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 135.1 miles from Altus, OK, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.6 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 59 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.1 miles or 2h 28m 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 57m

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 270.2 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 98.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.1 mi from Altus, OK · 2h 28m into the drive

Downtown Shawnee, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shawnee, OK

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.

Popular next leg

Shawnee, OK to Muskogee, OK

107.6 mi · 1h 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Lawton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moore, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.1 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.6 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $18 near mile 130.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.24 one way

$84.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $46.38 $92.76
premium $4.89 $52.00 $104.00
diesel $5.61 $59.66 $119.31

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

$42

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.1 1 $28.37 $12.97
Efficient EV 67.6 0 $23.64 $10.81
EV Truck/SUV 108.1 1 $37.83 $17.29

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Altus, OK

Afternoon in Altus on Thursday

Local time

1:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muskogee, OK

Afternoon in Muskogee on Thursday

Local time

1:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Shawnee, OK

135 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

4h 51m 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 270.2 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.1 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 $42.24 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 12 significant decision points across 270.2 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: near the start (US 62 / East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles (I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281 / Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Altus, OK to Muskogee, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

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