How far is Altus, OK from Jenks, OK?
The driving distance from Altus, OK to Jenks, OK is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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.
City in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altus and Jenks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altus and Jenks.
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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
7.1 mi · 8 min · Creek Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue, Elm Street, Jenks
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2387 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2230 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
33 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altus and Jenks.
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 Mostly Sunny near Jenks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altus to Jenks?
The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Newcastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Altus and 120.2 miles from Jenks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.11 one way or $64.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altus and Mostly Sunny near Jenks.
Stop Ideas Near Newcastle
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 Newcastle.
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Santa Fe Depot
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altus and Jenks. Straight-line distance: 212.46 mi (341.92 km).
#1 Altus
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 18,162 |
| Coordinates | 34.6381300, -99.3339800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jenks
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 24,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0228700, -95.9683300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jenks (-95.96833, 36.02287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.12 | $72.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.22 | $78.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.92 | $91.84 |
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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