Altus to Clarksdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500.2 miles 805 km · straight line
600.2 miles estimated 966 km · driving distance
12h 5min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Altus from Clarksdale?

The distance from Altus to Clarksdale is 500.2 miles (805 km) as the crow flies. Clarksdale is located E of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.2 miles, taking about 12h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma and Clarksdale in Mississippi.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altus and Clarksdale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Altus to Clarksdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 5min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 30min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 43min $72–$210* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altus & Clarksdale

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m elevation
Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients