If you are planning to head from Yukon to Altus, you are looking at a straightforward 135.5-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly manageable one-day excursion. You will navigate using a combination of Garth Brooks Boulevard, I-40 East, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, the trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since the entire route stays within the state of Oklahoma, you won't deal with regional transitions or major climate shifts. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a quick turnaround rather than an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.8 miles from Yukon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
52.3 mi
53m
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi
58m
OK 4
9 mi
11m
Pioneer Expressway
5 mi
5m
North Mustang Road
4.2 mi
6m
North Sara Road
4.1 mi
6m
East Broadway Street
2.3 mi
5m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 52.3 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon, OK and Altus, OK.
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Start on this road
0.2 mi·1 min·this road
2
Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
1.3 mi·3 min·Garth Brooks Boulevard
3
Turn left
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 270
1.8 mi·1 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 138AToward OK 4: Mustang Road, Yukon ParkwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto OK 4
4.2 mi·6 min·North Mustang Road
Toward OK 4 South: MustangUse the right lane.
7
Turn left onto East Southwest 59th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·East Southwest 59th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto North Sara Road
4.1 mi·6 min·North Sara Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 4
9.0 mi·11 min·OK 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 44 West: LawtonUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 44
52 mi·53 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi·5 min·Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
1.2 mi·1 min·Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 62
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 62
52 mi·58 min·Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi·5 min·East Broadway Street
17
Turn right onto US 283; OK 6
97 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 283; OK 6
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You only need to build in one stop to keep your trip within the 2-hour and 38-minute timeframe comfortably. Keep your $21 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before leaving Yukon to ensure you don't have to hunt for stations along the more local stretches. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid driving during peak traffic hours in the towns you pass through. My best tip is to double-check your GPS before hitting the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as the transition between local roads can be tricky if you aren't watching your exits.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Yukon, OK, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 30 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altus, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yukon, 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 Yukon, OK
This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Yukon, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 52.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Turn left toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
8
3.6 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward OK 4: Mustang Road, Yukon Parkway
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.
Exit 138A
Toward OK 4: Mustang Road, Yukon Parkway
6
3.9 mi into trip|~7m in|OK 4 / North Mustang Road
Turn right onto OK 4 / North Mustang Road toward OK 4 South: Mustang
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 4 South: Mustang
6
9.1 mi into trip|~15m in|North Sara Road
Turn right onto North Sara Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
22.2 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Lawton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.18 one way
$42.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.26
$46.52
premium
$4.89
$26.08
$52.15
diesel
$5.61
$29.92
$59.83
Estimated Tolls: $3.66
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(52.3 mi)$3.66
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
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 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
40.7
0
$14.23
$6.50
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
EV Truck/SUV
54.2
0
$18.97
$8.67
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
Yukon, OK
Night
in Yukon on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Altus, OK
Night
in Altus on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
7 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 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the route covers a significant distance, the lack of a high highway percentage means you will spend more time navigating local roads and transitions. You will find yourself constantly adjusting to the road's rhythm as it winds through the plains. Because the drive is broken up by turns and local segments, the pace feels more active than a standard highway haul. Stay focused on your navigation, as the shift between Garth Brooks Boulevard and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway requires your full attention throughout the 135.5-mile trek.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.3 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (OK 4 / North Mustang Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.3 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.66 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey 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 Altus, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (OK 4 / North Mustang Road): 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 Altus, OK before heading back.
