How far is Altus, OK from Broken Arrow, OK?

The driving distance from Altus, OK to Broken Arrow, OK is about 252.3 miles (406 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.25 mi
03h 57m
Flight
222.3 mi
357.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.3 mi
Kilometers
357.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.25 mi
Kilometers
405.95 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 16, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Altus
Thu, Apr 16, 9:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altus
2026-04-16T01:20
Arrive Broken Arrow
Thu, Apr 16, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altus
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moore
OK

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

From Altus
125.8 mi
01h 58m
To Broken Arrow
126.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altus and Broken Arrow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altus and Broken Arrow.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    30 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway

    45 mi · 50 min · Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

    138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South

    1561 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 81st Street South

    1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South

  18. 18

    Continue on West Houston Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Elm Place

    2192 ft · 51 sec · South Elm Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altus and Broken Arrow.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
82.4 mi · 33%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 24%
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial High
45 mi · 18%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi · 9%
Rogers Lane
7.41 mi · 3%
Creek Turnpike
6.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

82.4 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
222.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
01h 58m from Altus
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altus and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altus to Broken Arrow?

The road trip is about 252.3 miles (406 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Altus and 126.5 miles from Broken Arrow.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.70 one way or $67.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altus and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Broken Arrow.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore.

RAIL

Norman

14 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

14 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Purcell

38 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altus and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 222.3 mi (357.75 km).

Altus

#1 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Broken Arrow

#2 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-99.33393, 34.63813)
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.69 L · about $33.70
Round trip
$67.41
17.8 gal · 67.38 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.70 $67.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.91 $75.81
Premium $4.63 $41.16 $82.33
Diesel $5.42 $48.19 $96.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Altus and Broken Arrow. The current time is 01:20:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.