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Trip from Bartlesville, OK to Altus, OK

Drive Time

5h 18m

Distance

288 mi

463 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 5m ★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m

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

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Downtown Bartlesville, OK, OK

Bartlesville, OK

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Downtown Altus, OK, OK

Altus, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bartlesville, OK to Altus, OK covers 288 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Northwest Rogers Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.74 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

144 miles from Bartlesville, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 18m highway drive covering 288 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 86.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 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 43.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 288 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 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

7
43.8 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
8
45 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Brok...
7
48.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City
9
143 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
158.5 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

Towns Along This Route

Between Bartlesville, OK and Altus, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Lawton and Amarillo.

Oklahoma City

45 mi in | ~57m | via I 244

Lawton

138.3 mi in | ~2h 31m | via I 44

Amarillo

143 mi in | ~2h 37m | via I 44; OK 66

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.6 mi 1h 25m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 60.9 mi 1h 1m
Northwest Rogers Lane 51.8 mi 58m
US 75 23.6 mi 28m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway 12.6 mi 13m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 6.8 mi 8m
US 60 5.1 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Altus, OK.

1

Start on this road

23 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left

66 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue

123 ft · 13 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 60

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Adams Boulevard
5

Continue on US 60

2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
6

Take the ramp onto US 60

5.1 mi · 8 min · US 60
Toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 75

13 mi · 13 min · Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 75

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 75

22 mi · 26 min · US 75
Toward US 75 South: Tulsa Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Merge onto I 244; US 412

0.9 mi · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244

3.4 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 244

2.6 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward I 244 West: Oklahoma City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 44; OK 66

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66

16 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

5.0 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

1.2 mi · 1 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 62
Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto US 62

52 mi · 58 min · Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on US 62

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street
26

Turn right onto US 283; OK 6

97 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
27

Arrive at destination

US 283; OK 6

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 144 miles from Bartlesville, OK, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144 miles or 2h 38m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altus, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bartlesville, 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 Bartlesville, OK

This is one driving day of about 288 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bartlesville, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144 mi from Bartlesville, OK · 2h 38m into the drive

Downtown Wichita Falls, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

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

Denison, 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 144 miles from Bartlesville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.

Arriving in Altus, OK

The final approach into Altus, 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 Altus, 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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $18 near mile 148.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.74 one way

$87.49 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $48.22 $96.45
premium $4.80 $54.37 $108.74
diesel $5.64 $63.98 $127.97

Estimated Tolls: $8.60

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (60.9 mi) $4.27

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

$44

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tulsa Hills Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Tulsa, OK

Tesla

24 DCFC

Homeland - Tesla Supercharger

Oklahoma City, OK

Tesla

16 DCFC

Reasor's - Brookside

Tulsa, OK

FCN

12 DCFC

HSB Properties

Sand Springs, OK

FCN

12 DCFC

Love's 178-Chandler

Stroud, OK

FCN

12 DCFC

Edmond Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Edmond, OK

Tesla

12 DCFC

Stonegate Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (Francis Energy)

Bartlesville, OK

Tesla

8 DCFC

Owasso Land Building

Owasso, OK

FCN

8 DCFC

FCN: 13 Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 EV Connect: 3 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.4 1 $30.24 $13.82
Efficient EV 72 0 $25.20 $11.52
EV Truck/SUV 115.2 1 $40.32 $18.43

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bartlesville, OK

Afternoon in Bartlesville on Monday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altus, OK

Afternoon in Altus on Monday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 18m 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 Bartlesville, OK to Altus, OK covers 288 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Northwest Rogers Lane. 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 miles from Bartlesville, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.74 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 20 significant decision points across 288 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 43.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bartlesville, OK and Altus, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Lawton and Amarillo.

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