How far is Muskogee, OK from Altus, OK?
The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Altus, OK is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oklahoma 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 Muskogee and Altus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee and Altus.
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Start on West Okmulgee Avenue
23 m · 7 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Hancock Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road
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Turn left onto South 32nd Street
20.5 mi · 22 min · South 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Southwest Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
2904 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
7.6 mi · 8 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 Muskogee 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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.3 mi · 01h 17m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muskogee 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 Muskogee to Altus?
The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Valley Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Muskogee and 135.1 miles from Altus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.6 miles (380.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Altus.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Brook
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 Valley Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Altus. Straight-line distance: 236.59 mi (380.75 km).
#1 Muskogee
City in Oklahoma, USA
| Population | 36,831 |
| Coordinates | 35.7478800, -95.3696900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.59 | $81.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.60 | $103.21 |
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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