Origin
Cushing, OK
Evening in Cushing on Thursday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
81.8 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 116th Street, Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway, Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 81.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 81.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 116th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 116th Street | — | — |
| Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge | — | — |
| Sammy Davis | — | — |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | — | — |
| I 344 West | — | — |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 116th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cushing, OK and Yukon, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on East 116th Street
14 mi
·
17 min
·
East 116th Street
3
Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
4
Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
5
Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi
·
14 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
9
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 344 West
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 344 West
11
Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
20 mi
·
21 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
13
Keep slight right to continue on US Historic 66: Yukon
207 ft
·
7 sec
·
US Historic 66: Yukon
14
Merge slight left
3.6 mi
·
6 min
15
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.9 mi from Cushing, OK · 41m 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 40.9 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
$12.79 one way
$25.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 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 | 24.5 | 0 | $8.59 | $3.93 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.24 |
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
Evening in Yukon on Thursday
Local time
8:04 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 23m 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 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 116th Street, Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway, Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.9 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 $12.79 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.
The drive from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cushing, OK to Yukon, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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