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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.96 mi
00h 46m
Flight
39.51 mi
63.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.51 mi
Kilometers
63.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.13 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Sat, May 30, 5:58 AM CDT
Return by in Yale
Sat, May 30, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yale
2026-05-30T05:11
Arrive Tulsa
Sat, May 30, 5:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yale
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
Mannford
OK

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Yale
21.3 mi
00h 23m
To Tulsa
21.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    681 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chicago Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Chicago Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Mannford Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mannford Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Mannford Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Mannford Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    26 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa

    1918 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue

    1116 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue

    138 m · 23 sec · North Quanah Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Archer Street North

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West

    1169 ft · 39 sec · North Boulder Avenue West

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 39%
Sand Springs Expressway
13.9 mi · 32%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
4.16 mi · 10%
Mannford Expressway
2.71 mi · 6%
East Chicago Avenue
0.89 mi · 2%
West Archer Street North
0.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mannford
00h 23m from Yale
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Yale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tulsa.

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?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mannford

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

33 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

101 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 39.51 mi (63.59 km).

Yale

#1 Yale

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,215
Coordinates36.1142300, -96.6991900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Tulsa

#2 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.699271, 36.114238)
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Yale and Tulsa. The current time is 05:11:58.

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.