How far is Yukon, OK from McAlester, OK?
The driving distance from Yukon, OK to McAlester, OK is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yukon and McAlester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon and McAlester.
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Start on the route
1052 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Garth Brooks Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike South: McAlester, Dallas
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
34.2 mi · 32 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin
1109 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yukon and McAlester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.1 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yukon and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McAlester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yukon to McAlester?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Yukon and 72.5 miles from McAlester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Yukon and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McAlester.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cromwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yukon and McAlester. Straight-line distance: 119.25 mi (191.92 km).
#1 Yukon
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 28,793 |
| Coordinates | 35.5067200, -97.7625400 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAlester (-95.76971, 34.93343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.63 | $47.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.67 | $55.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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