Origin
Guthrie, OK
Late night in Guthrie on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guthrie, OK to Yukon, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guthrie, OK
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Yukon, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit across the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 44.2-mile journey from Guthrie to Yukon is a straightforward affair. Expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Shannon Miller Parkway to complete the connection. With fuel costs estimated at just $7, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute between these two regional hubs. Because the drive is efficient and short, it offers a seamless way to navigate the area without the fatigue of a long-haul excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.6 mi | 10m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North Division Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| OK 66 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US 77 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Garth Brooks Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
— 20.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, OK and Yukon, OK.
1
Start on US 77
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Division Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
Use the slight right lane.
3
Merge onto I 35; US 77
10 mi
·
10 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 35; OK 66
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 138B
Toward I 344 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 344
20 mi
·
21 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US Historic 66: Yukon
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
1 min
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Guthrie, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 77
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 344 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138B
Toward I 344 West
7
39.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
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.
Toward OK 66: Yukon, Bethany
7
40.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US Historic 66: Yukon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US Historic 66: Yukon
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(20.2 mi)
$1.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Yukon, OK
Late night in Yukon on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
2 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 64% of your travel occurring on high-speed thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time at cruising speeds, specifically tackling a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.2 miles along the John Kilpatrick Turnpike. The character of the drive is functional and fast, prioritizing direct movement over winding backroads or scenic detours. As you transition between these major arteries, the road maintains a consistent, predictable pace that favors steady driving. You should prepare for a professional, no-nonsense experience that keeps you moving efficiently toward your destination in Yukon.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on John Kilpatrick Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Kilpatrick Turnpike and World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 77.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 44.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Guthrie, OK and Yukon, OK, road signs point toward Bethany and Us Historic 66: Yukon.
Bethany
39.8 mi in
|
~46m
Us Historic 66: Yukon
40.1 mi in
|
~47m
About the Cities
Starting in Guthrie, OK
Full guide →Guthrie is a city in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on John Kilpatrick Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.01 in tolls one way, starting with Kilpatrick Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yukon, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yukon, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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