How far is Broken Arrow, OK from Yale, OK?

The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Yale, OK is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.64 mi
01h 12m
Flight
50.9 mi
81.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.9 mi
Kilometers
81.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.64 mi
Kilometers
92.77 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yale
Sat, Apr 11, 1:26 PM CDT
Return by in Broken Arrow
Sat, Apr 11, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broken Arrow
2026-04-11T12:13
Arrive Yale
Sat, Apr 11, 1:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broken Arrow
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lotsee
OK

Human settlement in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Broken Arrow
28.8 mi
00h 36m
To Yale
28.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broken Arrow and Yale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow and Yale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elm Place

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Elm Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto OK 51 West

    1212 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop

    1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs

    1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 151

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    2013 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Mannford Expressway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Mannford Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Chicago Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Chicago Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    681 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broken Arrow and Yale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 29%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.2 mi · 25%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 20%
Mannford Expressway
3.81 mi · 7%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
3.39 mi · 6%
OK 151
2.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lotsee
00h 36m from Broken Arrow
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broken Arrow and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broken Arrow to Yale?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Lotsee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Broken Arrow and 28.9 miles from Yale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broken Arrow and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Yale.

Stop Ideas Near Lotsee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lotsee and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 13 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lotsee.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

20 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

113 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Yale. Straight-line distance: 50.9 mi (81.92 km).

Broken Arrow

#1 Broken Arrow

The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

Population111,648
Coordinates36.0526000, -95.7908200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Yale

#2 Yale

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,215
Coordinates36.1142300, -96.6991900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Broken Arrow (-95.79082, 36.0526)
End: Yale (-96.69919, 36.11423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.38
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.69 $15.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.63 $9.39 $18.78
Diesel $5.42 $10.99 $21.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Broken Arrow and Yale. The current time is 12:13:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.