Altus to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

805.1 miles 1295.7 km · straight line
966.1 miles estimated 1554.8 km · driving distance
19h 26min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Altus from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Altus to Salt Lake City is 805.1 miles (1295.7 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located NW of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 966.1 miles, taking about 19h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 26min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 19min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 16min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altus & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients