How far is Yale, MI from Port Huron, MI?

The driving distance from Yale, MI to Port Huron, MI is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.43 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.82 mi
35.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.82 mi
Kilometers
35.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.43 mi
Kilometers
48.97 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Huron
Mon, Aug 3, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Yale
Mon, Aug 3, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yale
2026-08-03T12:45
Arrive Port Huron
Mon, Aug 3, 1:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emmett
MI

Human settlement in St.

From Yale
15.2 mi
00h 19m
To Port Huron
15.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yale and Port Huron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yale and Port Huron.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1572 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Brockway Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Brockway Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Wilkes Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wilkes Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Emmett Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Emmett Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2930 ft · 49 sec · Kinney Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kinney Road

    3077 ft · 57 sec · Kinney Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    2806 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 Business: Port Huron

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Military Street

    1940 ft · 38 sec · Military Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Court Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yale and Port Huron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinney Road
16.2 mi · 53%
Emmett Road
6.99 mi · 23%
I 69 Business
3.16 mi · 10%
South Brockway Road
1.89 mi · 6%
Wilkes Road
0.93 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kinney Road

Merge slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmett
00h 19m from Yale
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yale and Sunny near Port Huron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yale to Port Huron?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 15.2 miles from Yale and 15.2 miles from Port Huron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yale and Sunny near Port Huron.

Stop Ideas Near Emmett

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

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

RAIL

Port Huron

26 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Lapeer station

44 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

59 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

61 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Port Huron. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.12 km).

Yale

#1 Yale

Private research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Population1,905
Coordinates43.1300300, -82.7982600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Port Huron

#2 Port Huron

City in Michigan, United States

Population28,631
Coordinates42.9708600, -82.4249100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Yale (-82.79826, 43.13003)
End: Port Huron (-82.42491, 42.97086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

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 Michigan · Aug 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Yale and Port Huron. The current time is 12:45:31.

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.