Origin
Yale, OK
Afternoon in Yale on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yale, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
84 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Yale to Oklahoma City, expect a straightforward 84-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance. You will traverse the heart of the Great Plains, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of only $13. Because the entire route remains within Oklahoma, you can anticipate a consistent regional atmosphere throughout your travel. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection between two points rather than a multi-day expedition, offering you the flexibility to complete the trip in one efficient session.
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
42 miles from Yale, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate through the landscape, which requires a bit more active attention than a standard interstate cruise. With only 6% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 19.9-mile segment on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. Your path will also take you along the Sammy Davis, Junior Drive and the Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway. Because of the frequent turns, stay alert and prepare for a driving experience that favors winding local connections over high-speed, straight-line travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 75.5 miles in near I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 84 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 75.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
75.5 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
9
82.1 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
7
82.5 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
83.7 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
83.9 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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North Robinson Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.9 mi | 20m |
| Sammy Davis, Junior Drive | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| East 116th Street | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yale, OK and Oklahoma City, 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
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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
Continue on OK 51
8.0 mi
·
9 min
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42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto OK 108
6.5 mi
·
7 min
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Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway
6
Continue on OK 108
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Morton Avenue
7
Continue on OK 108
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Specialist Jordan M. Morris Memorial Highway
8
Turn right onto OK 33; CR EW71
8.3 mi
·
10 min
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East 116th Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 33
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on OK 33
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 35
15 mi
·
14 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi
·
4 min
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Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of scheduling your departure to suit your personal preference without needing to worry about complex pacing. You can easily complete the entire 84-mile drive without any mandatory stops, though you should keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out to ensure your $13 budget covers the full distance. Because the route is turn-heavy, try to plan your departure during daylight hours to make navigating the local roads easier. Treat this as a flexible transit day where the lack of required stops allows you to reach your destination in Oklahoma City on your own terms. Staying mindful of the transition between the various memorial highways will help you stay on course throughout the drive.
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 42 miles from Yale, OK, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 52m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, 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 84 miles and 1h 40m.
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 World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Yale, OK · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 42 miles from Yale, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
The final approach into Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City, 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
$12.76 one way
$25.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.66 | $37.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Afternoon in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Lindsay, TX
42 mi in
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
2 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 40m 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 Oklahoma City, OK covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Sammy Davis, Junior Drive, Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 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 $12.76 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 84 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 75.5 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Yale, OK to Oklahoma City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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