How far is Yorktown, TX from Yoakum, TX?

The driving distance from Yorktown, TX to Yoakum, TX is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.72 mi
00h 38m
Flight
29.96 mi
48.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.96 mi
Kilometers
48.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.66 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 Yoakum
Mon, May 25, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-05-25T23:12
Arrive Yoakum
Mon, May 25, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Cuero
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Yorktown
16.4 mi
00h 19m
To Yoakum
16.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yorktown and Yoakum.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown and Yoakum.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2290 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    15 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Esplanade Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South Esplanade Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 183

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US Highway 77A North

    10.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 77A North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Loop 51

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Loop 51

  7. 7

    Continue on Huck Street

    2510 ft · 50 sec · Huck Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Irvine Street

    894 ft · 22 sec · Irvine Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    54 m · 3 sec · West Morris Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Morris Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yorktown and Yoakum.

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 77A North
10.7 mi · 33%
South Esplanade Street
2.36 mi · 7%
North US Highway 183
2.23 mi · 7%
Loop 51
1.4 mi · 4%
Huck Street
0.48 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

15 mi · 00h 21m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuero
00h 19m from Yorktown
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yorktown and Mostly Sunny near Yoakum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yorktown to Yoakum?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 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?

Cuero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Yorktown and 16.3 miles from Yoakum.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yorktown and Mostly Sunny near Yoakum.

Stop Ideas Near Cuero

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

107 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Yoakum. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

City in Texas

Population2,069
Coordinates28.9810900, -97.5027700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Yoakum

#2 Yoakum

City in Texas

Population5,935
Coordinates29.2877500, -97.1519300
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-97.50278, 28.981134)
End: West Morris Street (-97.151943, 29.287715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.69
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.35 $8.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.59 $5.28 $10.56
Diesel $3.99 $4.59 $9.18

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 Texas · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and Yoakum. The current time is 23:12:12.

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.