Yukon, OK to Collinsville, OK is 137.1 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I 44, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip between two points in Oklahoma. With over 80% of the route on the highway, you'll experience mostly open road cruising. The 1-day recommendation means you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay. It’s a practical option for moving between these areas without extensive planning.
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
68.6 miles from Yukon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
87.7 mi
1h 27m
Cherokee Expressway
9.2 mi
11m
Will Rogers Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
US Historic 66
7.1 mi
8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
5.6 mi
7m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
4m
East 146th Street North
4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,328 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,883
Quietest
2 AM
~155 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon, OK and Collinsville, OK.
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Start on this road
0.2 mi·1 min·this road
2
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi·25 sec·Garth Brooks Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Elm Avenue
446 ft·24 sec·Elm Avenue
4
Turn left onto South 10th Street
385 ft·19 sec·South 10th Street
5
Turn right onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.6 mi·6 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 66
365 ft·4 sec·US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US Historic 66; OK 66
7.0 mi·8 min·US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto US Historic 66; I 44; OK 66
7.2 mi·8 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi·1 hr 27 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
6.6 mi·8 min·Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223AToward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand SpringsUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·9 sec
Exit 6BToward US 75: Bartlesville, OkmulgeeUse the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto US 75
5.6 mi·7 min·Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 75
9.2 mi·11 min·Cherokee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: BartlesvilleUse the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward OK 20: Collinsville, SkiatookUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto OK 20
4.0 mi·6 min·East 146th Street North
Toward OK 20 East: CollinsvilleUse the right lane.
18
Continue on OK 20
0.5 mi·1 min·West Main Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
OK 20
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 35m duration, starting your drive in the morning from Yukon, OK, allows ample time to reach Collinsville, OK, well before evening. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is full before departing or plan for one stop. The longest stretch without a major exit is 87.7 miles on I 44, so take advantage of any service areas before embarking on this segment. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility; however, aiming for an early departure minimizes potential traffic, especially around the Oklahoma City metro area before you merge onto I 44.
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 68.6 miles from Yukon, OK, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 17m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collinsville, 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 137.1 miles and 2h 35m.
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 I 44 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 68.6 miles from Yukon, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.
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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.7 and 132.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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22.7 mi into trip|~31m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
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110.4 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
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117 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 6B
Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee
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117.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Bartlesville
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132.3 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward OK 20: Collinsville, Skiatook
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 20: Collinsville, Skiatook
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.26 one way
$42.51 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$23.31
$46.61
premium
$4.93
$26.60
$53.20
diesel
$5.60
$30.22
$60.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.1
0
$14.40
$6.58
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.48
EV Truck/SUV
54.8
0
$19.19
$8.77
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Aug 20, 2026
Origin
Yukon, OK
Evening
in Yukon on Thursday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
103°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 6 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Collinsville, OK
Evening
in Collinsville on Thursday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
100°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:46PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
3 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
2h 35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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?
This route is primarily highway, with 81% of the 137.1 miles on interstates like I 44 and the Cherokee/Will Rogers Expressways. You'll encounter a long stretch of 87.7 miles on I 44, suggesting extended periods of consistent speed limits and fewer exits. The transition to surface roads will occur after this significant highway segment. Expect a driving experience characterized by consistent highway travel for the majority of the trip.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.7 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Cherokee Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.7 miles in near I 44.
Driving Effort8/10
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 137.1 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 22.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,301 ft640 ft
Total Climb
133 ft
Total Descent
794 ft
Highest Point
1,301 ft
Elevation Range
661 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yukon, OK and Collinsville, OK, road signs point toward Sand Springs and Okmulgee.
Owasso is a city of 39,000 people (2021) in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Owasso sprang up around Tulsa International Airport, and is now largely a bedroom community of Tulsa.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 137.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.7 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Collinsville, 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 22.7 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles (I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117 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 Collinsville, OK before heading back.
