Skip to main content

Trip from Anadarko, OK to Yukon, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

58.3 mi

94 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Anadarko, OK

Wikimedia Commons

city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States

Yukon, OK

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Anadarko, OK to Yukon, OK covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 81, East Central Boulevard, OK 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on US 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 58.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 81 and East Central Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.8 miles on US 81.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,355 ft 1,118 ft

Total Climb

238 ft

Total Descent

83 ft

Highest Point

1,355 ft

~45.8 mi in

Elevation Range

238 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and East Central Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 8; OK 9; US 62 / East Central Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 8; OK 9; US 62 / East Central Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 8; OK 9; US 62 / East Central Boulevard

Turn left onto OK 8; OK 9; US 62 / East Central Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
16.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 81

Turn left onto US 81

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
47.2 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
8
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward Cimarron Road, Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 132 Toward Cimarron Road, Clarence E. Page Municipa...
6
54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | North Cimarron Road

Turn left onto North Cimarron Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Anadarko, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport along the way.

Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport

54.2 mi in | ~1h 4m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 81 30.8 mi 35m
East Central Boulevard 8.9 mi 10m
OK 9 7.5 mi 11m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 6.5 mi 6m
OK 66 3 mi 4m
North Cimarron Road 0.5 mi <1m
Garth Brooks Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
South 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 81 — 30.8 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anadarko, OK and Yukon, OK.

1

Start on OK 8; US 281

39 ft · 5 sec · South 1st Street
2

Turn left onto OK 8; OK 9; US 62

8.9 mi · 10 min · East Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on OK 9; US 62

367 ft · 6 sec · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Continue on OK 9; US 62

0.2 mi · 16 sec · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on OK 9; US 62

2.1 mi · 3 min · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Continue on OK 9; US 62

1.0 mi · 1 min · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Continue on OK 9; US 62

1.1 mi · 1 min · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Continue on OK 9; US 62

1.4 mi · 2 min · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Continue on OK 9; US 62

1.2 mi · 1 min · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on OK 9; US 62

0.4 mi · 47 sec · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto US 81

17 mi · 19 min · US 81
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 81

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 81; OK 152

12 mi · 13 min · US 81; OK 152
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
15

Merge onto I 40; US 270

6.5 mi · 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 132 Toward Cimarron Road, Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

65 ft · 9 sec
18

Turn left onto North Cimarron Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · North Cimarron Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19

Turn right onto OK 66; US Historic 66

3.0 mi · 4 min · OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
20

Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Garth Brooks Boulevard
21

Turn right

0.2 mi · 1 min
22

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from Anadarko, OK · 36m into the drive

Downtown Minco, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Minco, OK

29 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

Chickasha, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Minco, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Anadarko, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yukon, OK

The final approach into Yukon, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.11 one way

$18.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.01 $20.01
premium $4.89 $11.22 $22.44
diesel $5.61 $12.87 $25.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.10 $2.33
EV Truck/SUV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anadarko, OK

Evening in Anadarko on Thursday

Local time

8:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yukon, OK

Evening in Yukon on Thursday

Local time

8:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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

1h 12m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anadarko, OK to Yukon, OK covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 81, East Central Boulevard, OK 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Anadarko, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 8; OK 9; US 62 / East Central Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Anadarko, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,118 ft to 1,355 ft elevation with about 238 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Yukon, OK to Anadarko, OK

Plan the drive back the other way.

58.4 mi 1h 12m

Explore more options from Anadarko, OK or browse trips ending in Yukon, OK.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OK road trips.

Explore maps for Anadarko, OK or Yukon, OK on MapSof.net.