Altus to Mesquite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

839 miles 1350.3 km · straight line
1006.9 miles estimated 1620.4 km · driving distance
20h 15min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Altus from Mesquite?

The distance from Altus to Mesquite is 839 miles (1350.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesquite is located WNW of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1006.9 miles, taking about 20h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma and Mesquite in Nevada.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altus and Mesquite. 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 Mesquite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 15min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 18min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 20min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altus & Mesquite

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m elevation
Mesquite
36.81°N, 114.07°W
America/Los_Angeles
488m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients