Origin
Cushing, OK
Late night in Cushing on Friday
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4:37 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
82.5 mi
133 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cushing, OK
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Yukon, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Kilpatrick Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, East 116th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on John Kilpatrick Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.90 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.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Cushing, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 82.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Kilpatrick Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.5 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: at 38.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 344 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138B
Toward I 344 West
7
78.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
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.
Toward OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
7
78.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US Historic 66: Yukon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US Historic 66: Yukon
6
82.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Bethany along the way.
Bethany
78.2 mi in
|
~1h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| East 116th Street | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| Sammy Davis, Junior Drive | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| OK 66 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
— 20.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cushing, OK and Yukon, OK.
1
Start on OK 33; CR EW71
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 18; OK 33; CR EW71
14 mi
·
17 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 33
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
5
Continue on OK 33
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
15 mi
·
14 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; OK 66
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 138B
Toward I 344 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 344
20 mi
·
21 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US Historic 66: Yukon
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
17
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 41.3 miles from Cushing, OK, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 49m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yukon, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cushing, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cushing, OK
This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Cushing, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John Kilpatrick Turnpike for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.3 mi from Cushing, OK · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Cushing, 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
$12.90 one way
$25.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(20.2 mi)
$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.55 | $5.28 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Late night in Yukon on Friday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
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 38m 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 Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Kilpatrick Turnpike, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, East 116th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Cushing, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 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 82.5 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: at 38.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Bethany along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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