Origin
Oklahoma City, OK
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma City, OK to Altus, OK
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
138.1 mi
222 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma City, OK
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Altus, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Altus, OK covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Northwest Rogers Lane, Will Rogers Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.59 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
69 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Altus, OK covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 60.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Park Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
8
3.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 147A
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton
8
8.6 mi into trip
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~13m in
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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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Altus, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
16.5 mi in
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~21m
|
via I 44
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 60.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| Northwest Rogers Lane | 51.8 mi | 58m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| East Broadway Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City, OK and Altus, OK.
1
Start on North Robinson Avenue
451 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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Park Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Hudson Avenue
379 ft
·
9 sec
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North Hudson Avenue
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto North Classen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Classen Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on South Western Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40; US 270
328 ft
·
4 sec
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 147A
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 44; OK 3
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Continue on I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 62
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 62
52 mi
·
58 min
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Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi
·
5 min
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East Broadway Street
19
Turn right onto US 283; OK 6
97 ft
·
2 sec
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North Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 283; OK 6
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m
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 Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, OK
This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Oklahoma City, 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69 mi from Oklahoma City, OK · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Harry E. Bailey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.59 one way
$43.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.71 | $47.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.27
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
$22
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.50 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Altus, OK
Afternoon in Altus on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
23 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
2h 34m 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Altus, OK covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Northwest Rogers Lane, Will Rogers Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69 miles from Oklahoma City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.59 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oklahoma City, OK to Altus, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
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