How far is Enid, OK from Altus, OK?

The driving distance from Enid, OK to Altus, OK is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
194.31 mi
03h 53m
Flight
146.44 mi
235.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.31 mi
Kilometers
312.71 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altus
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Enid
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enid
2026-04-14T22:23
Arrive Altus
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enid
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
Chickasha
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Enid
97.2 mi
01h 56m
To Altus
97.1 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph SSW
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 Enid and Altus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grand Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · South Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Maine Street

    137 m · 19 sec · West Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Independence Avenue

    1682 ft · 50 sec · South Independence Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road

    2976 ft · 1 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    19.1 mi · 25 min · South Van Buren Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2258 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

    114 m · 15 sec · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    768 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    953 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Chisholm Avenue

    944 ft · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Chisholm Trail

    17.9 mi · 22 min · Chisholm Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Wade Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast 27th Street

    927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    128 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1062 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto I 44 West: Lawton

    1594 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    34 mi · 36 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  29. 29

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    51.8 mi · 58 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  33. 33

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi · 27%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 18%
Southeast 27th Street
31.7 mi · 16%
South Van Buren Street
19.1 mi · 10%
Chisholm Trail
17.9 mi · 9%
South Main Street
14.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Rogers Lane

Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

51.8 mi · 00h 58m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chickasha
01h 56m from Enid
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Enid 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 Enid to Altus?

The road trip is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Chickasha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Enid and 97.1 miles from Altus.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chickasha

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

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

RAIL

Norman

49 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

74 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enid and Altus. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 km).

Enid

#1 Enid

The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Population49,542
Coordinates36.3955900, -97.8783900
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Altus

#2 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Enid (-97.87839, 36.39559)
End: Altus (-99.33398, 34.63813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.95 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.72 gal · 51.9 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.22 $58.43
Premium $4.63 $31.73 $63.46
Diesel $5.42 $37.15 $74.29

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 Enid 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.