Origin
Enid, OK
Afternoon in Enid on Sunday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enid, OK to Yale, OK
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
80 mi
129 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enid, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Yale, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Enid, OK to Yale, OK covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway, OK 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.4 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Enid, OK to Yale, OK covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cimarron Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 36.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road
Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
45.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
8
45.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
8
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward OK 18: Pawnee, Cushing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward OK 18: Pawnee, Cushing
6
79.9 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Enid, OK and Yale, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City and Cushing.
Ponca City
45.8 mi in
|
~51m
Cushing
67.6 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 36.4 mi | 35m |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | 24.1 mi | 25m |
| OK 18 | 8.2 mi | 14m |
| East Owen K. Garriott Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Chicago Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 36.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Yale, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 412
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto US 412
21 mi
·
20 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 37
Toward OK 18: Pawnee, Cushing
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto OK 18
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
OK 18
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto OK 51
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40 miles from Enid, OK, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yale, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enid, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Enid, OK
This is one driving day of about 80 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Enid, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Cimarron Turnpike for about 36.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40 mi from Enid, OK · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40 miles from Enid, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yale, OK
The final approach into Yale, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yale, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.15 one way
$24.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.81
Cimarron Turnpike
(36.4 mi)
$1.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Yale, OK
Afternoon in Yale on Sunday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Enid, OK to Yale, OK covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway, OK 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40 miles from Enid, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / East Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Enid, OK and Yale, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City and Cushing.
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