How far is Owasso, OK from Altus, OK?

The driving distance from Owasso, OK to Altus, OK is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
257.82 mi
04h 40m
Flight
225.92 mi
363.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.92 mi
Kilometers
363.59 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.82 mi
Kilometers
414.92 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altus
Thu, Apr 16, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Owasso
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owasso
2026-04-16T02:59
Arrive Altus
Thu, Apr 16, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owasso
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
Valley Brook
OK

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

From Owasso
128.8 mi
02h 20m
To Altus
129 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2000 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 76th Street North

    1778 ft · 1 min · East 76th Street North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City

    2351 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Skelly Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    51.8 mi · 58 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owasso 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 34%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi · 24%
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi · 20%
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi · 9%
Skelly Bypass
11.9 mi · 5%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
7.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
225.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Brook
02h 20m from Owasso
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Owasso and Sunny near Altus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Owasso to Altus?

The road trip is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 128.8 miles from Owasso and 129 miles from Altus.

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

The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Owasso and Sunny near Altus.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Brook

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

21 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owasso and Altus. Straight-line distance: 225.92 mi (363.59 km).

Owasso

#1 Owasso

City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population37,241
Coordinates36.2695400, -95.8547100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Altus

#2 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Owasso (-95.85471, 36.26954)
End: Altus (-99.33398, 34.63813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.44 L · about $34.46
Round trip
$68.92
18.2 gal · 68.88 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.46 $68.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.76 $77.51
Premium $4.63 $42.09 $84.18
Diesel $5.42 $49.28 $98.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Owasso and Altus. The current time is 02:59:59.

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.