Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
200.7 mi
323 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Altus, OK covers 200.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m 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 $30.48 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
100.4 miles from Stillwater, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Altus, OK covers 200.7 miles and takes about 3h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 around 0.4 miles in near US 177 / South Perkins Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 200.7 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 0.4 miles (US 177 / South Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (OK 33; CR EW71 / Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 177 / South Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto OK 33; CR EW71 / Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Between Stillwater, OK and Altus, OK, road signs point toward Amarillo and Lawton.
Amarillo
Lawton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 60.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| Northwest Rogers Lane | 51.8 mi | 58m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 23.5 mi | 28m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.5 mi | 20m |
| Sammy Davis, Junior Drive | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| South Perkins Road | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Altus, OK.
Start on OK 51
Turn right onto US 177
Turn right
Turn right onto OK 33; CR EW71
Continue on OK 33
Continue on OK 33
Turn left
Merge onto I 35
Continue on I 35; US 77
Continue on I 35; OK 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
Continue on I 44
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
Take the exit onto US 62
Merge onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Turn right onto US 283; OK 6
Arrive at 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 1h 54m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altus, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, OK
This is one driving day of about 200.7 miles and 3h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.4 mi from Stillwater, OK · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.4 miles from Stillwater, 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$30.48 one way
$60.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.61 | $67.21 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$30
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.07 | $9.63 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.3 | 1 | $28.10 | $12.84 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
5:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Altus on Saturday
Local time
5:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
100 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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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