How far is Port Huron, MI from Yale, MI?

The driving distance from Port Huron, MI to Yale, MI is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.97 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.82 mi
35.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.82 mi
Kilometers
35.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.23 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yale
Mon, Aug 3, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Port Huron
Mon, Aug 3, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Huron
2026-08-03T13:36
Arrive Yale
Mon, Aug 3, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Port Huron
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emmett
MI

Human settlement in St.

From Port Huron
15 mi
00h 18m
To Yale
15 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Huron and Yale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Huron and Yale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Military Street

    1153 ft · 21 sec · Military Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Griswold Street

    17.9 mi · 19 min · Griswold Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 19: Sandusky, Richmond

    2313 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kinney Road

    1365 ft · 23 sec · Kinney Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2911 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Emmett Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Wilkes Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Brockway Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1572 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Huron and Yale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Griswold Street
17.9 mi · 60%
Emmett Road
6.99 mi · 23%
South Brockway Road
1.89 mi · 6%
Wilkes Road
0.93 mi · 3%
Kinney Road
0.81 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Griswold Street

Turn right onto Griswold Street

17.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmett
00h 18m from Port Huron
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Huron and Sunny near Yale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Huron to Yale?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 15 miles from Port Huron and 15 miles from Yale.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Huron and Sunny near Yale.

Stop Ideas Near Emmett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emmett, 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 Emmett.

RAIL

Port Huron

26 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

44 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

59 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

61 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Huron and Yale. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.12 km).

Port Huron

#1 Port Huron

City in Michigan, United States

Population28,631
Coordinates42.9708600, -82.4249100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Yale

#2 Yale

Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Population1,905
Coordinates43.1300300, -82.7982600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Huron (-82.42491, 42.97086)
End: Yale (-82.79826, 43.13003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 Michigan · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Huron and Yale. The current time is 13:36:24.

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.