Origin
Norman, OK
Night in Norman on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, 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
2h 31m
Distance
132.9 mi
214 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norman, OK
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Altus, OK
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Trip Overview
This 132.9-mile drive from Norman to Altus, Oklahoma, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 31 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you'll navigate primarily using local roads like North Porter Avenue, East Gray Street, and North Flood Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $20. As you travel through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, expect a local driving experience that's efficient for getting from point A to point B, with just one recommended stop along the way.
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
66.5 miles from Norman, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 52.6 mi | 53m |
| Northwest Rogers Lane | 51.8 mi | 58m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur | 8.3 mi | 7m |
| Southeast 44th Street | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| East Broadway Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 52.6 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Altus, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
106 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
389 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Gray Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto North Flood Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
McCall Bridge
10
Continue on OK 9; I 35
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit onto OK 9
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
OK 9
Exit 106
Toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
320 ft
·
7 sec
14
Continue on OK 9
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Southeast 44th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 4 Toll
8.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle, Mustang
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Use the sharp right lane.
17
Merge onto I 44
53 mi
·
53 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 62
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 62
52 mi
·
58 min
·
Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Street
23
Turn right onto US 283; OK 6
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 283; OK 6
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour and 31-minute duration and 132.9-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart Norman at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and arrive in Altus with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one suggested stop and a $20 fuel estimate, you won't need to over-plan. Pay close attention to the series of local roads, especially North Porter Avenue, East Gray Street, and North Flood Avenue, as the turn-heavy nature of this drive means staying on course requires vigilance.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Norman, OK, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
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 Norman, 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 Norman, OK
This is one driving day of about 132.9 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Norman, 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 Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 52.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Norman, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Porter Avenue
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Gray Street
Turn left onto East Gray Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
OK 9
Take the exit onto OK 9 toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward OK 9 West: Chickasha
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.78 one way
$41.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.81 | $45.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.58 | $51.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.26
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(52.6 mi)
$3.68
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
(8.3 mi)
$0.58
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
$21
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.95 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
9:46 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
11 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
2h 31m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The journey is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. While there isn't a specified longest continuous driving segment, the profile suggests you'll be actively managing your navigation throughout the 132.9 miles. This type of driving demands attention to local road names and intersections, making it feel more engaged than a typical highway cruise.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.6 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Porter Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 16 significant decision points across 132.9 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: near the start (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East Gray Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norman, OK and Altus, OK, road signs point toward Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle and Mustang.
Henry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur West: Tuttle
11.2 mi in
|
~18m
|
via OK 4 Toll
Mustang
11.2 mi in
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~18m
|
via OK 4 Toll
About the Cities
Starting in Norman, OK
Full guide →Norman is a city in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and in Cleveland County. With a population of 128,000 (2020), it is the third largest city in the state and is home to the University of Oklahoma (popularly known as OU), the state's largest and flagship university.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.6 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.26 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.
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: near the start (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (East Gray Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Altus, OK before heading back.
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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