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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on North Main Street
30 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
45 mi · 50 min · Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit straight
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
82.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
13.5 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
138 m · 6 sec · Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward East 81st Street South
1561 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto East 81st Street South
1716 ft · 44 sec · East 81st Street South
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Continue on West Houston Street
3 mi · 6 min · West Houston Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Place
2192 ft · 51 sec · South Elm Place
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Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
19 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altus and Broken Arrow. Straight-line distance: 222.3 mi (357.75 km).
#1 Altus
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 18,162 |
| Coordinates | 34.6381300, -99.3339800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broken Arrow
The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 111,648 |
| Coordinates | 36.0526000, -95.7908200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-95.790795, 36.0526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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