How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Yale, OK?

The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Yale, OK is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
83.9 mi
01h 40m
Flight
63.98 mi
102.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.98 mi
Kilometers
102.97 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.9 mi
Kilometers
135.03 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yale
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in Oklahoma City
Sat, May 30, 9:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oklahoma City
2026-05-30T06:19
Arrive Yale
Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oklahoma City
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
Langston
OK

Town in Alabama, USA

From Oklahoma City
41.9 mi
00h 50m
To Yale
41.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Yale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Yale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Robinson Avenue

    1971 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street

    1015 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 5th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 235

    20 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 235 North, US 77 North

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Centennial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    2067 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.7 mi · 15 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33: Guthrie, Perkins, Cushing

    1375 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Morton Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Morton Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8 mi · 9 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Chicago Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Chicago Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    681 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and Yale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
OK 33
29.7 mi · 35%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 24%
Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway
8.37 mi · 10%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
7.95 mi · 9%
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.06 mi · 5%
Centennial Expressway
3.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

OK 33

Continue straight

29.4 mi · 00h 34m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Langston
00h 50m from Oklahoma City
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Yale?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Langston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Oklahoma City and 41.9 miles from Yale.

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

The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yale.

Stop Ideas Near Langston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Langston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

17 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

58 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

82 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

104 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Yale. Straight-line distance: 63.98 mi (102.97 km).

Oklahoma City

#1 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Yale

#2 Yale

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,215
Coordinates36.1142300, -96.6991900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
End: Yale (-96.69919, 36.11423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.61 $25.21
Premium $4.63 $13.69 $27.38
Diesel $5.42 $16.03 $32.06

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Oklahoma City and Yale. The current time is 06:19:47.

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.