How far is Altus, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Altus, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.27 mi
02h 14m
Flight
117.69 mi
189.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.69 mi
Kilometers
189.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.27 mi
Kilometers
222.52 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Altus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altus
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Oklahoma City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altus
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Elgin
OK

City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

From Altus
69 mi
01h 07m
To Oklahoma City
69.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altus and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altus and Oklahoma City.

  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

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Klein Avenue

    128 m · 24 sec · South Klein Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Reno Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Reno Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ron Norick Boulevard

    824 ft · 32 sec · Ron Norick Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altus and Oklahoma City.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 44%
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial High
45 mi · 33%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 9%
Rogers Lane
7.41 mi · 5%
Pioneer Expressway
4.61 mi · 3%
East Broadway Street
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

61.2 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
01h 07m from Altus
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Altus and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altus to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Altus and 69.3 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Altus and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elgin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Carnegie Hall Library
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Carnegie Hall Library

Lawton , OK
5th & B Ave, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Lawton City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Lawton City Hall

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 3.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Lawton Water Department

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 1.7/5 54 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

98 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

104 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altus and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 117.69 mi (189.41 km).

Altus

#1 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-99.33393, 34.63813)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.78 $41.57
Premium $4.63 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.42 $26.43 $52.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altus and Oklahoma City. The current time is 21:06:16.

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.