Connecting Owasso to Yukon, this 133.3-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily handle this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $20 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this route involves a combination of East 76th Street North, the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway, and the Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway. It is a practical, direct path for travelers looking to cross this stretch of the state efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
66.6 miles from Owasso, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi
1h 25m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
20.7 mi
22m
Skelly Bypass
11.9 mi
14m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
7.3 mi
8m
OK 66
3.6 mi
6m
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
East 76th Street North
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Yukon, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.3 mi·1 min·East 76th Street North
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 169
2.8 mi·3 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi·1 min·Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 169
4.5 mi·5 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma CityUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
11 mi·13 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 44
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 344
21 mi·22 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138BToward Kilpatrick Turnpike WestUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward OK 66: Yukon, BethanyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
207 ft·7 sec
Toward US Historic 66: YukonUse the right lane.
14
Merge onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.6 mi·6 min·OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Garth Brooks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
0.2 mi·1 min
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 133.3-mile trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic bottlenecks. You can complete the entire journey without any mandatory stops, but keeping a few extra dollars handy beyond your $20 fuel estimate is always a smart move for unexpected needs. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns. Take advantage of the freedom to set your own pace, as the absence of planned stops allows you to arrive in Yukon exactly when you intend. Prioritize checking your navigation before you leave Owasso, as the turn-heavy nature of the route makes following your GPS instructions essential.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from Owasso, OK, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yukon, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Owasso, 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 Owasso, OK
This is one driving day of about 133.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Owasso, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 129.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|East 76th Street North
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.2 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City
7
128.9 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
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129.2 mi into trip|~2h 16m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.82 one way
$41.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.86
$45.73
premium
$4.89
$25.63
$51.27
diesel
$5.61
$29.41
$58.82
Estimated Tolls: $5.36
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)$4.33
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(20.7 mi)$1.03
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 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
0
$13.99
$6.39
Efficient EV
33.3
0
$11.65
$5.33
EV Truck/SUV
53.3
0
$18.65
$8.52
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Owasso, OK
Late night
in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yukon, OK
Late night
in Yukon on Sunday
Local time
2:47 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
17 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 25m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend your time navigating through local transitions rather than sustained high-speed stretches. The road requires frequent adjustments as you move between the designated memorial highways and city streets. You won't find one exceptionally long, uninterrupted stretch here, as the journey is defined by its constant shifts in direction. Be prepared for a more hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and John Kilpatrick Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East 76th Street North.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 133.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 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.
On the drive from Owasso, OK to Yukon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West along the way.
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
108.2 mi in|~1h 53m|via I 344
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 133.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.36 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yukon, OK before heading back.
