How far is Broken Arrow, OK from Altus, OK?

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Altus, OK is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
251.29 mi
04h 35m
Flight
222.3 mi
357.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.3 mi
Kilometers
357.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.29 mi
Kilometers
404.42 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altus
Wed, Apr 15, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-14T22:23
Arrive Altus
Wed, Apr 15, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broken Arrow
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
Moore
OK

The most populous city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

From Broken Arrow
125.5 mi
02h 17m
To Altus
125.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow and Altus.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elm Place

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Elm Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    3 mi · 6 min · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East 91st Street South

    3066 ft · 1 min · East 91st Street South

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 169 South, US 64 East

    1441 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2022 ft · 27 sec · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Creek Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Creek Turnpike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Creek Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    51.8 mi · 58 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broken Arrow 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82.1 mi · 33%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 24%
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi · 21%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 9%
Creek Turnpike
13.6 mi · 5%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

82.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
222.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
02h 17m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Broken Arrow and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broken Arrow to Altus?

The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Broken Arrow and 125.8 miles from Altus.

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

The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Broken Arrow and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altus.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

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

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

RAIL

Norman

14 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

60 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Altus. Straight-line distance: 222.3 mi (357.75 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Altus

#2 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Altus (-99.33398, 34.63813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.57 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.18
17.74 gal · 67.14 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.59 $67.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.78 $75.55
Premium $4.63 $41.02 $82.05
Diesel $5.42 $48.03 $96.06

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 Broken Arrow and Altus. The current time is 22:23:53.

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.