Origin
Yukon, OK
Late night in Yukon on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yukon, OK to El Reno, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yukon, OK
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El Reno, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Yukon and El Reno, this 13.5-mile journey is an ideal way to bridge the two Great Plains communities. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route that requires zero mid-trip stops. You will primarily navigate via Garth Brooks Boulevard, West Main Street, and North Cimarron Road. Because the total drive time is so brief, there is no need to split this into an overnight journey. It serves as a straightforward, practical connection for anyone traveling within this pocket of Oklahoma.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| South Rock Island Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 40 Business | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Cimarron Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Garth Brooks Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 27th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wade Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 6.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon, OK and El Reno, OK.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Garth Brooks Boulevard
3
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
4
Turn left onto North Cimarron Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Cimarron Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
6
Merge onto I 40; US 270
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 40 Business
Exit 125
Toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
275 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
10
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southeast 27th Street
11
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Rock Island Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Wade Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
323 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Choctaw Avenue
14
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Sunset Drive
15
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; US Historic 66
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Garth Brooks Boulevard
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
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 125
Toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chic...
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / East Wade Street
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / East Wade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
El Reno, OK
Late night in El Reno on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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
19m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating local streets throughout the entire 13.5-mile duration, requiring your full attention at various intersections. Because the road is composed of local surface streets, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to settle into. Instead, the character of the drive remains consistent and localized from start to finish. You should prepare for a series of turns that keep the pace steady but localized as you transition between these two Oklahoma towns.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Garth Brooks Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 13.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Garth Brooks Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: 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.
On the drive from Yukon, OK to El Reno, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Chickasha along the way.
Chickasha
10.5 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 40 Business
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 El Reno, 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 0.2 miles (Garth Brooks Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at El Reno, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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