Origin
Yukon, OK
Evening in Yukon on Friday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Yukon, OK to Sand Springs, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
113 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yukon, OK
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Sand Springs, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yukon, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Will Rogers Expressway, US Historic 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.6 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.67 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
56.5 miles from Yukon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 113 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 113 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Will Rogers Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.6 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Will Rogers Expressway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.7 miles in near I 44.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113 miles you will encounter 14 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 22.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.8 miles (OK 97 / North 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
103.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 215
Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
7
103.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
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OK 97 / North 9th Street
At end of road, turn left onto OK 97 / North 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
112.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
East Broadway Street
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
113 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
OK 97 / North McKinley Avenue
Turn left onto OK 97 / North McKinley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 80.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| US Historic 66 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Marques Haynes Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Wilson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 80.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
446 ft
·
24 sec
·
Elm Avenue
4
Turn left onto South 10th Street
385 ft
·
19 sec
·
South 10th Street
5
Turn right onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 66
365 ft
·
4 sec
·
US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 66
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto US Historic 66; I 44; OK 66
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto I 44
81 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 215
Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto OK 97
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto OK 97
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Marques Haynes Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
15
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Alexander Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
402 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto OK 97
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
OK 97
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 56.5 miles from Yukon, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sand Springs, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yukon, 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 Yukon, OK
This is one driving day of about 113 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Yukon, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 80.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.5 mi from Yukon, OK · 1h 5m 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 56.5 miles from Yukon, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.6 miles.
Arriving in Sand Springs, OK
The final approach into Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, 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
$17.67 one way
$35.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.40 | $38.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 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 | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.82 | $7.23 |
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
Sand Springs, OK
Evening in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph
35% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:31AM CDT until April 21 at 3:35AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
7 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 7m 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 Sand Springs, OK covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Will Rogers Expressway, US Historic 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 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 $17.67 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 113 miles you will encounter 14 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 22.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.8 miles (OK 97 / North 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Yukon, OK to Sand Springs, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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