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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on South Grand Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · South Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto West Maine Street
137 m · 19 sec · West Maine Street
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Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
1682 ft · 50 sec · South Independence Avenue
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Turn right onto West Owen K. Garriott Road
2976 ft · 1 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road
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Turn left onto South Van Buren Street
19.1 mi · 25 min · South Van Buren Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2258 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
114 m · 15 sec · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
768 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
953 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Chisholm Avenue
944 ft · 23 sec · North Chisholm Avenue
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Continue on Chisholm Trail
17.9 mi · 22 min · Chisholm Trail
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Continue on South Main Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 27th Street
927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1062 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
19.2 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto I 44 West: Lawton
1594 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
34 mi · 36 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 Enid and Altus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chickasha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enid and Altus. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 km).
#1 Enid
The most populous city in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 49,542 |
| Coordinates | 36.3955900, -97.8783900 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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