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Trip from Altus, OK to Bartlesville, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 19m

Distance

288.4 mi

464 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 6m ★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Altus, OK, OK

Altus, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Bartlesville, OK

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Trip Overview

This 289-mile journey from Altus to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete. With a projected fuel cost of around $44, it's an economical trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, suggesting a more involved driving experience. This route is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' meaning you can expect frequent changes in direction. It's a manageable drive within the Great Plains region, suitable for a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

144.2 miles from Altus, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 87.7 mi 1h 27m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 61.2 mi 1h 2m
Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway 45 mi 50m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.6 mi 28m
US 75 16 mi 17m
Cherokee Expressway 14.5 mi 17m
US 62 7.4 mi 8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altus, OK and Bartlesville, OK.

1

Start on US 283; OK 6

97 ft · 10 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 62

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 62

45 mi · 50 min · Colonel Aaron C. "Burley" Burleson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62

7.2 mi · 8 min · US 62
Toward Rogers Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 62
6

Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

1.4 mi · 1 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
7

Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281

4.6 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 44; US 62

16 mi · 18 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.7 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit onto I 44

88 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 44
Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 244

6.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 9 sec
Exit 6B Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee Use the slight left lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the left lane.
16

Merge onto US 75

5.6 mi · 7 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 75

15 mi · 17 min · Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 75

0.8 mi · 57 sec · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on US 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 75

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 75

11 mi · 12 min · US 75
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on US 75

3.0 mi · 4 min · Southeast Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Turn left onto Price Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Price Road
Use the left lane.
25

Enter roundabout onto Silver Lake Road

31 ft · 0 sec · Silver Lake Road
26

Continue on Silver Lake Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Silver Lake Road
27

Turn left onto US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
28

Continue on US 60

403 ft · 15 sec · West Adams Boulevard
29

Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue

173 ft · 11 sec · South Keeler Avenue
30

Turn left

66 ft · 10 sec
31

Turn left

383 ft · 28 sec
32

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 30-minute duration and its 'turn-heavy local drive' nature, starting your trip from Altus in the morning will give you ample time to reach Bartlesville comfortably. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of $44, this trip is budget-friendly and doesn't require extensive planning. Be mindful of the frequent turns suggested by the route profile; staying alert and keeping your navigation active will be key to a smooth journey. Since it's a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart when you feel most rested and ready.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.2 miles from Altus, OK, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 63 miles or 1h 13m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 144.2 miles or 2h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlesville, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Altus, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Altus, OK

This is one driving day of about 288.4 miles and 5h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Altus, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 87.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nichols Hills, OK

144 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lawton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nichols Hills, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.2 miles from Altus, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 185.4

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 247.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 206

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 144.2

Edmond, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 206

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 247.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 144.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 144.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 144.2

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.3 and 244 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
47.3 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 62

Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Rogers Lane
8
137.8 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
7
149.7 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
237.4 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in | I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 223A Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
244 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 6B Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.09 one way

$90.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $49.50 $99.01
premium $4.89 $55.50 $111.00
diesel $5.61 $63.68 $127.35

Estimated Tolls: $4.28

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (61.2 mi) $4.28

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.5 1 $30.28 $13.84
Efficient EV 72.1 0 $25.23 $11.54
EV Truck/SUV 115.4 1 $40.38 $18.46

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Altus, OK

Evening in Altus on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlesville, OK

Evening in Bartlesville on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 289-mile trip, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you won't encounter long stretches of high-speed interstate; instead, anticipate a more intimate and potentially slower pace with numerous directional changes. The 'Colonel Aaron C' and 'East Broadway Street' are among the main roads you'll follow, indicating a route that weaves through communities rather than bypasses them. Without a 'longest stretch' noted, it's wise to be prepared for continuous engagement with the road and its turns.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on I 44.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in near US 62.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 288.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.8 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Altus, OK and Bartlesville, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Sand Springs and Okmulgee.

Oklahoma City

60.7 mi in | ~1h 11m | via I 44

Sand Springs

237.4 mi in | ~4h 13m | via I 244

Okmulgee

244 mi in | ~4h 22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 288.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.28 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bartlesville, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.8 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bartlesville, OK before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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