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Trip from Yukon, OK to Anadarko, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

58.4 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States

Yukon, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Anadarko, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 58.4-mile drive from Yukon to Anadarko, Oklahoma, is easily accomplished in about 1 hour and 12 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes OK 37, OK 9, and I-40 Business, with 82% of the journey on highways. You can expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this short hop across the Great Plains. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this into an overnight journey; you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times and potential short stops. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused experience connecting two points within Oklahoma's expansive plains.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 82% of the 58.4 miles spent on faster roads. You'll navigate segments of OK 37, OK 9, and I-40 Business, encountering your longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.2 miles on OK 37. The character of the road is consistent, offering a smooth, direct path. Expect a straightforward driving experience without significant changes in terrain or road type, allowing for a steady pace throughout the 1 hour and 12 minute travel time.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 37 and OK 9. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 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 0.4 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (I 40 Business): 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street

Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / uturn lanes.
6
3.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
8
10.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 40 Business

Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha

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 125 Toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chic...
6
10.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 40 Business; US 81

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81 toward Oklahoma City, Chickasaw

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left / right lanes. Toward Oklahoma City, Chickasaw
6
58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | OK 8; US 281 / South 1st Street

Turn left onto OK 8; US 281 / South 1st Street

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.

Between Yukon, OK and Anadarko, OK, road signs point toward Chickasha, Oklahoma City and Chickasaw.

Chickasha

10.5 mi in | ~14m | via I 40 Business

Oklahoma City

10.8 mi in | ~14m | via I 40 Business; US 81

Chickasaw

10.8 mi in | ~14m | via I 40 Business; US 81

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 37 19.2 mi 21m
OK 9 16.4 mi 22m
I 40 Business 11.3 mi 13m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 6.5 mi 6m
West Main Street 3 mi 4m
US 81 1.1 mi 1m
North Cimarron Road 0.4 mi <1m
Garth Brooks Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OK 37 — 19.2 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yukon, OK and Anadarko, OK.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road
2

Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Garth Brooks Boulevard
3

Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
4

Turn left onto North Cimarron Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Cimarron Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
6

Merge onto I 40; US 270

6.5 mi · 6 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 40 Business

0.3 mi · 47 sec · I 40 Business
Exit 125 Toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81

11 mi · 12 min · I 40 Business; US 81
Toward Oklahoma City, Chickasaw Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 81; OK 152

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 81; OK 152
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on OK 37; US 81

19 mi · 21 min · OK 37; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto OK 9; US 62

7.3 mi · 10 min · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on OK 9; US 62

0.2 mi · 16 sec · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Continue on OK 9; US 62

367 ft · 6 sec · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Continue on OK 9; US 62

8.9 mi · 10 min · OK 9; US 62
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto OK 8; US 281

26 ft · 0 sec · South 1st Street
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

OK 8; US 281

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.2 mi from Yukon, OK · 35m into the drive

Downtown Tuttle, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tuttle, OK

29 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

El Reno, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Union City, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Yukon, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Anadarko, OK

The final approach into Anadarko, 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

$9.13 one way

$18.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.02 $20.05
premium $4.89 $11.24 $22.48
diesel $5.61 $12.89 $25.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.13 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34
EV Truck/SUV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Yukon, OK

Morning in Yukon on Thursday

Local time

8:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 21 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:13PM CDT until April 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 7:01PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Anadarko, OK

Morning in Anadarko on Thursday

Local time

8:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°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

8 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 12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Yukon, OK to Anadarko, OK covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 37, OK 9, I 40 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 miles from Yukon, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.13 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 58.4 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 0.4 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Yukon, OK and Anadarko, OK, road signs point toward Chickasha, Oklahoma City and Chickasaw.

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