How far is Ardmore, OK from Altus, OK?
The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Altus, OK is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Altus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Altus.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City
2058 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 23 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 7: Davis, Duncan, Sulphur
1472 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
27 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
22.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right
2259 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1549 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Northeast Rogers Lane
132 m · 6 sec · Northeast Rogers Lane
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Continue on Northwest Rogers Lane
19.8 mi · 22 min · Northwest Rogers Lane
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Continue straight
34.5 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
30 m · 3 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 Ardmore and Altus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Northwest Rogers Lane
Continue straight
34.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Ardmore and Sunny near Altus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Altus?
The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Ardmore and 82.1 miles from Altus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near Altus.
Stop Ideas Near Duncan
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 Duncan.
Pauls Valley
Purcell
Ardmore station
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Altus. Straight-line distance: 128.91 mi (207.46 km).
#1 Ardmore
County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 24,769 |
| Coordinates | 34.1742600, -97.1436300 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altus
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 18,162 |
| Coordinates | 34.6381300, -99.3339800 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altus (-99.33398, 34.63813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.93 | $43.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.35 | $62.71 |
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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