Origin
Yukon, OK
Morning in Yukon on Friday
Local time
9:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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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 Garth Brooks Boulevard, Elm Avenue, South 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 3m into the drive .
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 113 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Yukon, OK to Sand Springs, OK is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yukon, OK to Sand Springs, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garth Brooks Boulevard | — | — |
| Elm Avenue | — | — |
| South 10th Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Will Rogers Expressway | — | — |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 44 East | — | — |
| OK 97 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
Turn left onto South 10th Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue straight
Continue straight
Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway
Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
Continue on South Wilson Avenue
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sand Springs, OK than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.5 mi from Yukon, OK · 1h 3m 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.
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Yukon, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$17.67 one way
$35.33 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Yukon on Friday
Local time
9:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
9:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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