Origin
Duncan, OK
Afternoon in Duncan on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duncan, OK to Yukon, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duncan, OK
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Yukon, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Duncan, OK to Yukon, OK covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on US 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.35 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
39.5 miles from Duncan, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 79 miles, with most of the trip on US 81 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.9 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 19 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 36.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 81.
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 79 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.6 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 81
Turn right onto US 81
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
37.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
7
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, Tuttle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, Tuttle
8
75.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
Turn left toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
7
77.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Garth Brooks Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward Garth Brooks Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Duncan, OK and Yukon, OK, road signs point toward Mustang and Tuttle.
Mustang
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Tuttle
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 81 | 36.9 mi | 48m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 18.3 mi | 17m |
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur | 13.4 mi | 17m |
| South Mustang Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Garth Brooks Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Southwest 59th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 81
— 36.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncan, OK and Yukon, OK.
1
Start on North 9th Street
154 ft
·
10 sec
·
North 9th Street
2
Turn right onto OK 7A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 81
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 81
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 81
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 81
21 mi
·
28 min
·
US 81
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 81
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 44
18 mi
·
17 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward OK 4 North: Yukon, Mustang, Tuttle
Use the sharp right lane.
11
Merge onto OK 4
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto East Southwest 59th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Southwest 59th Street
13
Turn right onto OK 4
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Mustang Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 136
Toward Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
19
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 39.5 miles from Duncan, OK, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 52m 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 22m
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 Duncan, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Duncan, OK
This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Duncan, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 81 for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Duncan, OK · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Duncan, 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
$12.35 one way
$24.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.20 | $30.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.22
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(18.3 mi)
$1.28
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur
(13.4 mi)
$0.94
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Yukon on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
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
17 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 41m 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 Duncan, OK to Yukon, OK covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike Spur. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 miles from Duncan, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.35 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 79 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.6 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Duncan, OK and Yukon, OK, road signs point toward Mustang and Tuttle.
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