Altus to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421.6 miles 678.5 km · straight line
505.9 miles estimated 814.2 km · driving distance
10h 11min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Altus from White Sands?

The distance from Altus to White Sands is 421.6 miles (678.5 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located WSW of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 505.9 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma and White Sands in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altus and White Sands. 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 White Sands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 11min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 13min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altus & White Sands

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m elevation
White Sands
32.79°N, 106.33°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients