Origin
Mustang, OK
Night in Mustang on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mustang, 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
17m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mustang, OK
Crab Lens
Yukon, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Mustang and Yukon, this 9.6-mile connection is a straightforward hop across the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting is simple, as you will likely spend just $1 in fuel for the entire journey. You will navigate a sequence of local roads, including South Mustang Road, the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and Garth Brooks Boulevard. Because the route is so compact, it serves as a highly practical link rather than a destination-heavy excursion. It is an efficient way to traverse this stretch of Oklahoma without any necessary pit stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Mustang Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Garth Brooks Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Mustang Road
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mustang, OK and Yukon, OK.
1
Start on South Mustang Road
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Mustang Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 136
Toward Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Garth Brooks Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward Garth Brooks Boulevard
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Night in Yukon on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
4 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features no highway stretches, meaning you will navigate surface streets for the entirety of the 9.6 miles. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 5.9-mile stretch on South Mustang Road, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. As you transition from Mustang toward Yukon, the road character remains consistent with typical regional thoroughfares. You will spend your time navigating turns rather than maintaining high-speed highway travel, so stay alert for changing road signs and local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on South Mustang Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 5.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on South Mustang Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 5.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 40; US 270 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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