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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Felix Place
35 m · 12 sec · Felix Place
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Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
550 ft · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
100 m · 5 sec · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 44 West, OK 3 East: Lawton
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 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 Midwest City 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midwest City and Altus. Straight-line distance: 123.09 mi (198.1 km).
#1 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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