Yukon, OK to Skiatook, OK is 133 miles and takes about 2h 33m via I 44 and Will Rogers Expressway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. With over 80% of the trip on major highways, it’s a quick connection between these two points. Consider this trip if you need an efficient way to travel between the Yukon and Skiatook areas without significant detours.
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
66.7 miles from Yukon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
87.7 mi
1h 27m
Will Rogers Expressway
7.2 mi
8m
US Historic 66
7.1 mi
8m
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5.7 mi
7m
North Peoria Avenue East
5.6 mi
9m
OK 11
5.3 mi
7m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
4m
West Main Street
3.6 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 Skiatook, OK.
1
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
5.7 mi·7 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 onto CR LL
3.4 mi·4 min·L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Exit 5CToward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale ParkwayUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto West 36th Street North
0.3 mi·42 sec·West 36th Street North
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
1.1 mi·1 min·North Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto East 46th Street North
1.0 mi·1 min·East 46th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto OK 11
5.6 mi·9 min·North Peoria Avenue East
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on OK 11
0.5 mi·46 sec·OK 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 11
4.8 mi·6 min·OK 11
Use the straight / sharp left lanes.
19
Turn left onto OK 20
0.6 mi·1 min·East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto South Osage Street
48 ft·1 sec·South Osage Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
South Osage Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day trip covering 133 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a major break is 87.7 miles on I 44, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you get on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $20, and it’s always wise to top off before heading into longer highway stretches.
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 66.7 miles from Yukon, OK, or about 1h 15m 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 29 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Skiatook, 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 133.4 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 119.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street
Turn right onto OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
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
9
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...
7
116.1 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Take the exit onto CR LL / L. L. Tisdale Parkway toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 5C
Toward CR LL North: L. L. Tisdale Parkway
7
119.5 mi into trip|~2h 10m in|West 36th Street North
At end of road, turn right onto West 36th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.25 one way
$44.51 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$24.19
$48.37
premium
$5.26
$27.62
$55.24
diesel
$6.18
$32.45
$64.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40
0
$14.01
$6.40
Efficient EV
33.4
0
$11.67
$5.34
EV Truck/SUV
53.4
0
$18.68
$8.54
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Yukon, OK
Morning
in Yukon on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Sunny
S 9 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Skiatook, OK
Morning
in Skiatook on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 5 to 10 mph5% chanceLive 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
3 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 33m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 82% of the 133 miles spent on major roads like I 44 and the Will Rogers Expressway. You'll experience a long stretch of 87.7 miles on I 44 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect the feel of consistent highway cruising for the majority of your travel time.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Will Rogers Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street.
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 15 significant decision points across 133.4 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 0.5 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,301 ft633 ft
Total Climb
174 ft
Total Descent
830 ft
Highest Point
1,301 ft
Elevation Range
668 ft
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 Skiatook, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sand Springs along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 133.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Skiatook, 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. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 Skiatook, OK before heading back.
