Origin
Enid, OK
Night in Enid on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Enid, OK to Altus, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
194.3 mi
313 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
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6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 2m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enid, OK
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Altus, OK
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Trip Overview
Enid, OK to Altus, OK is 194.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m via Northwest Rogers Lane and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Oklahoma, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the same landscape. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that's easy to manage without needing an overnight stop. You'll spend a good portion of your time on highways, making for efficient travel across the state. Consider this route for a simple point-to-point journey where the focus is on getting there comfortably.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.2 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Rogers Lane | 51.8 mi | 58m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 34 mi | 36m |
| OK 37 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| South Van Buren Street | 19.1 mi | 25m |
| Chisholm Trail | 17.9 mi | 22m |
| US 81 | 12.6 mi | 16m |
| I 40 Business | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway | 8.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Rogers Lane
— 51.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Altus, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Maine Street
451 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Maine Street
3
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Independence Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 81
19 mi
·
25 min
·
South Van Buren Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 81
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 81
372 ft
·
14 sec
·
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 81
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on US 81
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 81
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 81
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Chisholm Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 81
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Chisholm Trail
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3; US 81
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 81
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 81
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 81
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Wade Street
17
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rock Island Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
19
Enter roundabout
25 ft
·
0 sec
20
Continue
419 ft
·
5 sec
21
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 81; OK 152
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 81; OK 152
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 37; US 81
19 mi
·
21 min
·
OK 37; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
At end of road, turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 81
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
OK 9; US 62; US 81
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto US 81; US 277
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Use the left lane.
28
Merge onto I 44
34 mi
·
36 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 62
Use the slight right lane.
32
Merge onto US 62
52 mi
·
58 min
·
Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Street
34
Turn right onto US 283; OK 6
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 283; OK 6
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under four hours, this trip is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and take advantage of the single stop suggested. With a fuel cost estimated around $30, it's a budget-friendly excursion. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 51.8-mile stretch on Northwest Rogers Lane, as services might be spaced out. This route is designed for straightforward travel, so a relaxed pace is easily achievable.
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 97.2 miles from Enid, OK, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 43 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.2 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altus, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enid, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Enid, OK
This is one driving day of about 194.3 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Enid, 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 Northwest Rogers Lane for about 51.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.2 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 99.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
US 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
97.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
US 81; US 277 / North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 81; US 277 / North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
99.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Turn left toward I 44 West: Lawton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.38 one way
$60.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.39 | $74.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.90 | $85.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.38
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(34 mi)
$2.38
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
$30
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.33 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.00 | $7.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.44 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Altus, OK
Night in Altus on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 43% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving, balanced with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 51.8 miles along Northwest Rogers Lane, so be prepared for a sustained period on this road. The character of the drive changes as you transition between the turnpike and other state highways, offering a varied, yet generally smooth, journey across the Oklahoma landscape. Expect a rhythm of open road followed by more localized travel.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.8 mi on Northwest Rogers Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 194.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (US 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 194.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.8 miles on Northwest Rogers Lane. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.38 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 Altus, 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 0.4 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (US 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Altus, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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