Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Evening in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
6:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sand Springs, 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
2h 6m
Distance
114.9 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Springs, OK
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Yukon, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Yukon, OK covers 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, John Kilpatrick Turnpike, Marques Haynes Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.96 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
57.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 114.9 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and John Kilpatrick Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.3 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
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.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and John Kilpatrick Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 114.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Broadway Street
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
7
110.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m 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
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 Sand Springs, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
89.9 mi in
|
~1h 34m
|
via I 344
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 80.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 20.7 mi | 22m |
| Marques Haynes Highway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| OK 66 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Wilson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Alexander Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Yukon, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
402 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Alexander Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto OK 51; OK 97
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilson Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Marques Haynes Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto OK 97
296 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Park Street
9
Continue on OK 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 44
80 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 344
21 mi
·
22 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138B
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US Historic 66: Yukon
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right
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 57.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m
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 Sand Springs, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Sand Springs, OK
This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Sand Springs, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Sand Springs, OK · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 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
$17.96 one way
$35.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.05
Turner Turnpike
(80.3 mi)
$4.02
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(20.7 mi)
$1.03
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
$18
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Evening in Yukon on Friday
Local time
6:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Meeker, OK
57 mi in
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
2h 6m 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 Sand Springs, OK to Yukon, OK covers 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, John Kilpatrick Turnpike, Marques Haynes Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.96 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 114.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sand Springs, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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