Origin
Yukon, OK
Morning in Yukon on Thursday
Local time
9:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yukon, OK to Altus, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
135.5 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
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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Altus, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Yukon to Altus, you are looking at a straightforward 135.5-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly manageable one-day excursion. You will navigate using a combination of Garth Brooks Boulevard, I-40 East, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, the trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since the entire route stays within the state of Oklahoma, you won't deal with regional transitions or major climate shifts. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a quick turnaround rather than an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.8 miles from Yukon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the route covers a significant distance, the lack of a high highway percentage means you will spend more time navigating local roads and transitions. You will find yourself constantly adjusting to the road's rhythm as it winds through the plains. Because the drive is broken up by turns and local segments, the pace feels more active than a standard highway haul. Stay focused on your navigation, as the shift between Garth Brooks Boulevard and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway requires your full attention throughout the 135.5-mile trek.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (OK 4 / North Mustang Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
8
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward OK 4: Mustang Road, Yukon Parkway
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 138A
Toward OK 4: Mustang Road, Yukon Parkway
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
OK 4 / North Mustang Road
Turn right onto OK 4 / North Mustang Road toward OK 4 South: Mustang
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 4 South: Mustang
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Sara Road
Turn right onto North Sara Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 52.3 mi | 53m |
| Northwest Rogers Lane | 51.8 mi | 58m |
| OK 4 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Pioneer Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| North Mustang Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Sara Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| East Broadway Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 52.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon, OK and Altus, OK.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 138A
Toward OK 4: Mustang Road, Yukon Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto OK 4
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Mustang Road
Toward OK 4 South: Mustang
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto East Southwest 59th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Southwest 59th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto North Sara Road
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Sara Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 4
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
OK 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 44
52 mi
·
53 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 62
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 62
52 mi
·
58 min
·
Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Street
17
Turn right onto US 283; OK 6
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 283; OK 6
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You only need to build in one stop to keep your trip within the 2-hour and 38-minute timeframe comfortably. Keep your $21 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before leaving Yukon to ensure you don't have to hunt for stations along the more local stretches. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid driving during peak traffic hours in the towns you pass through. My best tip is to double-check your GPS before hitting the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as the transition between local roads can be tricky if you aren't watching your exits.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Yukon, OK, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altus, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 135.5 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Yukon, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 52.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.8 mi from Yukon, OK · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Yukon, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Altus, OK
The final approach into Altus, 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 Altus, 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
$21.18 one way
$42.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.26 | $46.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.08 | $52.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.92 | $59.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.66
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(52.3 mi)
$3.66
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
$21
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.23 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Altus, OK
Morning in Altus on Thursday
Local time
9:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
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 38m 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 Yukon, OK to Altus, OK covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Northwest Rogers Lane, OK 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.8 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 $21.18 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (OK 4 / North Mustang Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Yukon, OK to Altus, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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