How far is Tulsa, OK from Yale, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Yale, OK is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulsa and Yale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Yale.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
113 m · 20 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 1st Street South
1687 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 244 East, US 64 West, OK 51 West
2005 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
667 ft · 10 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 151
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
2013 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Mannford Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Mannford Expressway
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Chicago Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Chicago Avenue
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Turn left 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 Tulsa and Yale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Yale?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Mannford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Tulsa and 21.6 miles from Yale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mannford
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mannford.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Guthrie, OK
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Yale. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.59 km).
#1 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
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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