How far is Stillwater, OK from Yale, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Yale, OK is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Yale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Yale.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
7.6 mi · 12 min · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Chicago Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
681 ft · 23 sec · North 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 Stillwater 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.
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.8 mi · 00h 10m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Yale?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Stillwater and 10.2 miles from Yale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Yale. Straight-line distance: 20.05 mi (32.26 km).
#1 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yale
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 36.1142300, -96.6991900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yale (-96.69919, 36.11423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.79 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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