How far is Yale, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Yale, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yale and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yale and Tulsa.
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Start on North Main Street
681 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Chicago Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Chicago Avenue
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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 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mannford Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mannford Expressway
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mannford Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Mannford Expressway
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Turn slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
26 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa
1918 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue
1116 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
138 m · 23 sec · North Quanah Avenue
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Turn left onto West Archer Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North
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Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
1169 ft · 39 sec · North Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yale and Tulsa.
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 Yale to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 21.3 miles from Yale and 21.7 miles from Tulsa.
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 3.4 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 4:58 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
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.59 km).
#1 Yale
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 36.1142300, -96.6991900 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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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