How far is Yukon, OK from Sallisaw, OK?
The driving distance from Yukon, OK to Sallisaw, OK is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yukon and Sallisaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yukon and Sallisaw.
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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
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
65.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
1397 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Kerr Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Cherokee Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West Cherokee Avenue
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Continue on East Cherokee Street
857 ft · 31 sec · East Cherokee Street
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Turn right
35 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yukon and Sallisaw.
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
75.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yukon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yukon to Sallisaw?
The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Okemah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Yukon and 87.8 miles from Sallisaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.82 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Yukon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sallisaw.
Stop Ideas Near Okemah
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 Okemah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yukon and Sallisaw. Straight-line distance: 167.41 mi (269.42 km).
#1 Yukon
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 28,793 |
| Coordinates | 35.5067200, -97.7625400 |
| Altitude | 393 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sallisaw
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.4603700, -94.7874500 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sallisaw (-94.78745, 35.46037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $4.01 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $36.42 | $72.84 |
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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