Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
242.9 mi
391 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Altus, OK covers 242.9 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 3rd Street South, South Frisco Avenue, West 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.22 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
121.5 miles from Tulsa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 242.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 3rd Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Frisco Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 244 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skelly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Altus, OK.
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
Turn right onto West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto South Frisco Avenue
Continue on South Frisco Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 6th Street
Continue on West 7th Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane
Continue on East Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 2h 11m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altus, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, OK
This is one driving day of about 242.9 miles and 4h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.5 mi from Tulsa, OK · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 121.5 miles from Tulsa, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$36.22 one way
$72.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $40.73 | $81.46 |
| premium | $4.63 | $44.23 | $88.46 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $51.78 | $103.57 |
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 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.50 | $11.66 |
| Efficient EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.25 | $9.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.01 | $15.55 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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
Morning in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Altus on Saturday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
58°F
Wichita Falls, TX
121 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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