Trip from Altus, OK to Norman, OK

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

133.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Altus, OK to Norman, OK covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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 $19.86 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.6 miles from Altus, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 133.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 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.

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
OK 4	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southeast 44th Street	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 Norman, OK.

Start on North Main Street

98 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Broadway Street

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

Continue on Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway

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

Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane

7.2 mi · 8 min · Rogers Lane

Take the exit straight

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

Continue on Pioneer Expressway

4.6 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Expressway

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

53 mi · 54 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman

0.5 mi · 52 sec · OK 4 Toll, H. E. Bailey Spur: Blanchard, Norman

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

7.8 mi · 7 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur

Continue on Southeast 44th Street

5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast 44th Street

Turn slight right onto West Adkins Hill Road

0.2 mi · 10 sec · West Adkins Hill Road

Continue on Southeast 44th Street

469 ft · 9 sec · Southeast 44th Street

Take the exit slight left

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Main Street

Keep slight right

407 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto West Main Street

2.6 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from Altus, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.6 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Altus, OK

This is one driving day of about 133.2 miles and 2h 10m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

67 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Norman, 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 Norman, OK.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.6 mi from Altus, OK

Wichita Falls, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$19.86	$39.72
midgrade	$4.26	$22.33	$44.67
premium	$4.63	$24.25	$48.51
diesel	$5.42	$28.40	$56.79

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Altus, OK

Late night in Altus on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Late night in Norman on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

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

2 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

2h 10m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Altus, OK to Norman, OK covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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 66.6 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 $19.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.