Origin
Clinton, OK
Morning in Clinton on Monday
Local time
7:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, OK to Yukon, OK
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, OK
Luis Quintero
Yukon, OK
Quentin Krattiger
Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, OK to Yukon, OK covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 66, Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.4 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.9 miles from Clinton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 71.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 63.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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US 183 / North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 183 / North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
Turn left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
8
67.6 mi into trip
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~1h 10m 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
67.8 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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North Cimarron Road
Turn left onto North Cimarron Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Clinton, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport along the way.
Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport
67.6 mi in
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~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 63.4 mi | 1h 4m |
| OK 66 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| North 4th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Cimarron Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Garth Brooks Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Gary Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OK and Yukon, OK.
1
Start on North 6th Street
68 ft
·
9 sec
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North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Gary Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 183
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
50 mi
·
50 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 132
Toward Cimarron Road, Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
65 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn left onto North Cimarron Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Cimarron Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
12
Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
13
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.9 miles from Clinton, OK, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 71.7 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.9 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yukon, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, OK
This is one driving day of about 71.7 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Clinton, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 71.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Clinton, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yukon, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.89 one way
$21.78 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.54 | $27.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Yukon, OK
Morning in Yukon on Monday
Local time
7:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Clinton, OK to Yukon, OK covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 66, Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from Clinton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.89 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 71.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (I 40 Business; US Historic 66 / West Gary Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 183 / North 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clinton, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Clarence E. Page Municipal Airport along the way.
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