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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue
38 m · 14 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue
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Turn left onto West Adams Boulevard
801 ft · 27 sec · West Adams Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City
1693 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
2379 ft · 58 sec
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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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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi · 58 min · Northwest Rogers Lane
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Continue on East Broadway Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street
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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 Bartlesville and Altus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Aluma.
Santa Fe Depot
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Guthrie, OK
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Altus. Straight-line distance: 237.97 mi (382.97 km).
#1 Bartlesville
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 36,605 |
| Coordinates | 36.7473100, -95.9808200 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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