How far is Yukon, OK from Altus, OK?

The driving distance from Yukon, OK to Altus, OK is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
135.52 mi
02h 38m
Flight
107.22 mi
172.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.56 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.52 mi
Kilometers
218.1 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altus
Thu, Apr 16, 5:39 AM CDT
Return by in Yukon
Thu, Apr 16, 8:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yukon
2026-04-16T03:00
Arrive Altus
Thu, Apr 16, 5:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yukon
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
Elgin
OK

City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States

From Yukon
67.7 mi
01h 19m
To Altus
67.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
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 Yukon and Altus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1052 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Garth Brooks Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 4: Mustang Road, Yukon Parkway

    1477 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Mustang Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Mustang Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Southwest 59th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Southwest 59th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Sara Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Sara Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Lawton

    2221 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    52.3 mi · 54 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1773 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    51.8 mi · 58 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yukon and Altus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
52.3 mi · 39%
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi · 38%
North Sara Road
13.1 mi · 10%
Pioneer Expressway
4.98 mi · 4%
North Mustang Road
4.18 mi · 3%
East Broadway Street
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

52.3 mi · 00h 54m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
01h 19m from Yukon
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yukon and Sunny near Altus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Yukon and 67.8 miles from Altus.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yukon and Sunny near Altus.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elgin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Carnegie Hall Library
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Carnegie Hall Library

Lawton , OK
5th & B Ave, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Lawton City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Lawton City Hall

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 3.6/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Lawton Water Department

Lawton , OK
212 SW 9th St, Lawton, OK 73501
Rating 1.7/5 54 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yukon and Altus. Straight-line distance: 107.22 mi (172.56 km).

Yukon

#1 Yukon

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population28,793
Coordinates35.5067200, -97.7625400
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Altus

#2 Altus

City in Oklahoma

Population18,162
Coordinates34.6381300, -99.3339800
Altitude426
CountryUnited States
Start: Yukon (-97.76254, 35.50672)
End: Altus (-99.33398, 34.63813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.63 $22.11 $44.22
Diesel $5.42 $25.88 $51.77

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 Yukon and Altus. The current time is 03:00:52.

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.