Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
243.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Altus, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 243.8 miles and takes about 3h 47m 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 $36.35 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
121.9 miles from Altus, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 243.8 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Tulsa, OK.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
Continue on Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane
Take the exit straight
Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, OK than in the middle of the route.
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 243.8 miles and 3h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Altus, OK · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$36.35 one way
$72.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
| premium | $4.63 | $44.39 | $88.79 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $51.98 | $103.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.60 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.33 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.13 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Altus on Saturday
Local time
5:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
5:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Ada, OK
122 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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