How far is Midwest City, OK from Altus, OK?

The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Altus, OK is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.82 mi
02h 42m
Flight
123.09 mi
198.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.09 mi
Kilometers
198.1 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.82 mi
Kilometers
233.06 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altus
Sun, Apr 12, 3:38 PM CDT
Return by in Midwest City
Sun, Apr 12, 6:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midwest City
2026-04-12T12:55
Arrive Altus
Sun, Apr 12, 3:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midwest City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fletcher
OK

Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Midwest City
72.3 mi
01h 21m
To Altus
72.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Midwest City and Altus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Altus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Felix Place

    35 m · 12 sec · Felix Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

    550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    526 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tinker Diagonal

  8. 8

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    100 m · 5 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    51.8 mi · 58 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midwest City 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 42%
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi · 36%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 8%
Crosstown Expressway
5.57 mi · 4%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 3%
Tinker Diagonal
2.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

60.9 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fletcher
01h 21m from Midwest City
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midwest City and 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 Midwest City to Altus?

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fletcher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Midwest City and 72.5 miles from Altus.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Midwest City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Altus.

Stop Ideas Near Fletcher

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

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

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

85 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

94 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

98 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Altus. Straight-line distance: 123.09 mi (198.1 km).

Midwest City

#1 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Altus

#2 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Midwest City (-97.3967, 35.44951)
End: Altus (-99.33398, 34.63813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.34 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.70
10.22 gal · 38.68 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.35 $38.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.76 $43.53
Premium $4.63 $23.63 $47.27
Diesel $5.42 $27.67 $55.34

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Midwest City and Altus. The current time is 12:55:54.

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.