How far is Bartlesville, OK from Altus, OK?

The driving distance from Bartlesville, OK to Altus, OK is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
287.97 mi
05h 18m
Flight
237.97 mi
382.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.97 mi
Kilometers
382.97 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.97 mi
Kilometers
463.44 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altus
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Bartlesville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlesville
2026-04-15T14:11
Arrive Altus
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlesville
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
Lake Aluma
OK

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

From Bartlesville
143.9 mi
02h 39m
To Altus
144 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville and Altus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue

    38 m · 14 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Adams Boulevard

    801 ft · 27 sec · West Adams Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City

    1693 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    51.8 mi · 58 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  25. 25

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 30%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 21%
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi · 18%
US 75 South
23.7 mi · 8%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 8%
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
238 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Aluma
02h 39m from Bartlesville
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlesville and Chance Rain Showers near Altus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlesville to Altus?

The road trip is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Lake Aluma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from Bartlesville and 144 miles from Altus.

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

The direct path is about 238 miles (383 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.48 one way or $76.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlesville and Chance Rain Showers near Altus.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Aluma

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Aluma, 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 Lake Aluma.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

35 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

38 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

59 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Altus. Straight-line distance: 237.97 mi (382.97 km).

Bartlesville

#1 Bartlesville

City in Oklahoma

Population36,605
Coordinates36.7473100, -95.9808200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Altus

#2 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Bartlesville (-95.98082, 36.74731)
End: Altus (-99.33398, 34.63813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.47 L · about $38.48
Round trip
$76.95
20.32 gal · 76.94 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.48 $76.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.27 $86.54
Premium $4.63 $46.99 $93.98
Diesel $5.42 $55.02 $110.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlesville and Altus. The current time is 14:11:36.

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.