How far is Memphis, TN from Yale, MI?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Yale, MI is about 829.8 miles (1335.5 km), with a travel time of about 15h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 673.9 miles (1084.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Yale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Yale.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1010 ft · 34 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
1524 ft · 48 sec · North Front Street
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Take the ramp left
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hernando de Soto Bridge
7.8 mi · 9 min · Hernando de Soto Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
130.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181.3 mi · 3 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
2657 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Detroit
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
2100 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing
2027 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North
2752 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint
104.7 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Memphis and Yale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
181 mi · 03h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Yale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Yale?
The road trip is about 829.8 miles (1335.5 km) and usually takes 15h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 414.9 miles from Memphis and 415 miles from Yale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 673.9 miles (1084.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $110.41 one way or $220.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 260.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Yale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Yale.
Stop Ideas Near Rantoul
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 Rantoul.
Rantoul
Illinois Terminal
Danville, Illinois
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Yale. Straight-line distance: 673.95 mi (1084.62 km).
#1 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 1336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $110.41 | $220.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $124.53 | $249.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $136.27 | $272.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $155.30 | $310.60 |
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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