Origin
Stillwater, OK
Late night in Stillwater on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stillwater, OK to Yale, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stillwater, OK
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Yale, OK
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Trip Overview
Stillwater, OK to Yale, OK is 20.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local drive. With minimal highway driving and a quick travel time, it's an easy addition to a larger trip or a simple point-to-point journey. Expect a familiar landscape as you make your way between these two Oklahoma towns, all without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| East 6th Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| West Chicago Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater, OK and Yale, OK.
1
Start on OK 51
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 51; OK 108
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
3
Continue on OK 51
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chicago Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Depart onto OK 51 / East 6th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Yale on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a turn-heavy local drive with no highway stretches, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 20.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.8 miles on the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Expect frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition from one local road to another. The experience is less about open-road cruising and more about direct navigation through towns and surrounding areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 51 / East 6th Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Stillwater, OK to Yale, OK is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Stillwater, OK
Full guide →Stillwater, in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, is home to Oklahoma State University (OSU). It has a distinct small town feel combined with a uniquely welcoming mid-west atmosphere, and OSU brings a young diverse population further enriching the city's culture. The population of 50,000 (2019) varies depending on the time of year from a peak during OSU's homecoming football weekend to the less crowded summer when most students are on break. Stillwater has several districts each with their own unique atmosphere and places to enjoy. Whether you are looking to shop in Downtown Stillwater's boutique shops, enjoy outdoor recreation on the edge of town, or wanting to live it up at a famous bar on The Strip, Stillwater has a place for everyone.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 51 / East 6th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yale, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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