How far is Bixby, OK from Altus, OK?
The driving distance from Bixby, OK to Altus, OK is about 245 miles (394.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bixby and Altus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bixby and Altus.
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Start on North Armstrong Street
960 ft · 48 sec · North Armstrong Street
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Turn left onto West 151st Street South
8.2 mi · 12 min · West 151st Street South
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Continue on Indiana Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto North A Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · North A Street
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Turn left onto West Taft Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Taft Avenue
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Continue straight
2704 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
1407 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto I 44 West: Oklahoma City
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
75.4 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Bixby 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
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
75.4 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bixby and Sunny near Altus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bixby to Altus?
The road trip is about 245 miles (394.3 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 122.4 miles from Bixby and 122.7 miles from Altus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bixby and Sunny near Altus.
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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Purcell
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bixby and Altus. Straight-line distance: 214.43 mi (345.09 km).
#1 Bixby
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 28,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.9420400, -95.8833200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.76 | $65.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.84 | $73.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.01 | $80.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.84 | $93.68 |
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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