How far is Yale, MI from Capac, MI?
The driving distance from Yale, MI to Capac, MI is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yale and Capac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yale and Capac.
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Start on North Main Street
1572 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto South Brockway Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road
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Continue on Wilkes Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road
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Turn straight onto Emmett Road
7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road
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Continue on Kinney Road
2930 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road
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Continue on Main Street
2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Kinney Road
1365 ft · 25 sec · Kinney Road
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Take the ramp right
2683 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capac Road
2367 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Capac Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Capac Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2664 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Mill Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yale and Capac.
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.
Kinney Road
Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Yale and Sunny near Capac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yale to Capac?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 10.8 miles from Yale and 10.8 miles from Capac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yale and Sunny near Capac.
Stop Ideas Near Emmett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emmett.
Port Huron
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Capac. Straight-line distance: 10.43 mi (16.79 km).
#1 Yale
Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,905 |
| Coordinates | 43.1300300, -82.7982600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Capac
City in St.
| Population | 1,846 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -82.9279900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Capac (-82.92799, 43.01253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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