Altus, OK Road Trips
Altus, OK serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 133-mile quick runs to 288-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Altus, OK head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
288.4 mi
Bartlesville, OK
Quickest Drive
1h 8m
Lawton, OK
Plan Around Altus, OK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Altus, OK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Altus, OK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Altus, OK
Driving from Altus, OK
On average, trips departing from Altus, OK run 202 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 44m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 288 miles (5h 19m), while the shortest is just 133 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Altus, OK include Bartlesville, OK (288.4 mi, 5h 19m), Tulsa, OK (243.2 mi, 4h 23m), Midwest City, OK (145 mi, 2h 42m), and Norman, OK (132.9 mi, 2h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OK currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 202-mile trip from Altus, OK, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Altus, OK and 10 routes heading into Altus, OK, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 133 to 288 miles.
The longest mapped route from Altus, OK covers 288 miles and takes approximately 5h 19m. Shorter options start at just 133 miles.
The average route from Altus, OK runs about 202 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 44m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 202-mile trip from Altus, OK costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Altus, OK include Bartlesville, OK, Tulsa, OK, Midwest City, OK and Norman, OK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Altus, OK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,670
Median Income
$55,550
Median Home Value
$124,800
Median Age
33.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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