Origin
Yale, OK
Afternoon in Yale on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yale, OK to Enid, OK
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
80.3 mi
129 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yale, OK
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Enid, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yale, OK to Enid, OK covers 80.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cimarron Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway, Twin Mounds Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on Cimarron Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.20 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
40.1 miles from Yale, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Yale, OK to Enid, OK covers 80.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m, 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 11 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 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near OK 51 / West Chicago Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (OK 51 / West Chicago Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (OK 18 / Twin Mounds Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OK 51 / West Chicago Avenue
Turn left onto OK 51 / West Chicago Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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OK 18 / Twin Mounds Road
Turn right onto OK 18 / Twin Mounds Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.4 mi into trip
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~20m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Navigation decision point
Toward US 412 West: Enid
5
12.7 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 412
Merge onto US 412
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
21.1 mi into trip
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~29m in
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US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Cimarron Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Turnpike | 28 mi | 27m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| Twin Mounds Road | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| US 412 | 8.4 mi | 7m |
| East Owen K. Garriott Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| West Chicago Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cimarron Turnpike
— 28 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yale, OK and Enid, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 18
8.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Twin Mounds Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 412 West: Enid
6
Merge onto US 412
8.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 412
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 64; US 412
6.4 mi
·
9 min
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East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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South Grand Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
South Grand Avenue
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 40.1 miles from Yale, OK, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28 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 40.1 miles or 47m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enid, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yale, 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 Yale, OK
This is one driving day of about 80.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yale, 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 28 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Yale, OK · 47m 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 40.1 miles from Yale, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Enid, OK
The final approach into Enid, 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 Enid, 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
$12.20 one way
$24.39 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.40
Cimarron Turnpike
(28 mi)
$1.40
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 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 | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
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
Enid, OK
Afternoon in Enid on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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 Yale, OK to Enid, OK covers 80.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cimarron Turnpike, Norma A. Lamb Highway, Twin Mounds Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Yale, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.20 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 is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (OK 51 / West Chicago Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (OK 18 / Twin Mounds Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Yale, OK to Enid, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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