How far is Capac, MI from Yale, MI?
The driving distance from Capac, MI to Yale, MI is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Capac and Yale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Capac and Yale.
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Start on East Mill Street
36 m · 11 sec · East Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2664 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Capac Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Capac Road
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Take the ramp left toward Port Huron
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond
2684 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Kinney Road
3077 ft · 52 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kinney Road
2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Emmett Road
7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road
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Continue on Wilkes Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road
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Turn straight onto South Brockway Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1572 ft · 29 sec · South 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 Capac and Yale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Port Huron
Merge slight left
7.57 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Capac and Sunny near Yale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Capac to Yale?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emmett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Capac and 11.1 miles from Yale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Capac and Sunny near Yale.
Stop Ideas Near Emmett
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 Emmett.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Capac and Yale. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.79 km).
#1 Capac
City in St.
| Population | 1,846 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -82.9279900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yale
Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 43.1300300, -82.7982600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yale (-82.79826, 43.13003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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