Origin
Yukon, OK
Morning in Yukon on Thursday
Local time
10:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yukon, OK to Clinton, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
18 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Clinton, OK
Luis Quintero
Trip Overview
The drive from Yukon, OK to Clinton, OK covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, West Main Street, Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.7 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
18 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 70.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Garth Brooks Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Garth Brooks Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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
7
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business West: Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 69
Toward I 40 Business West: Clinton
6
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
North 6th Street
Turn right onto North 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 60.7 mi | 1h 2m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| I 40 Business | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Cimarron Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Gary Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Garth Brooks Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 60.7 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon, OK and Clinton, 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
50 mi
·
51 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 40 Business
Exit 69
Toward I 40 Business West: Clinton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Gary Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North 6th Street
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
North 6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Yukon, OK · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Yukon, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.7 miles.
Arriving in Clinton, OK
The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Yukon, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Yukon, Oklahoma
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Yukon, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Calumet, Oklahoma
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Yukon, Oklahoma
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
El Reno, Oklahoma
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Calumet, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 7
Tesla Destination: 4
ChargePoint: 2
Tesla: 2
FLO: 2
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Clinton, OK
Morning in Clinton on Thursday
Local time
10:45 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Clinton, OK covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, West Main Street, Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 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 $10.99 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 straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Garth Brooks Boulevard): Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Yukon, OK to Clinton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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