Yale, Oklahoma is a small rural town located in Payne County, approximately 70 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The town has an estimated population of 1,739 people. Although there are no major airports or train stations in the vicinity, Yale does offer plenty of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. Those with access to a car can take advantage of the town's two-lane roads which connect Yale to neighboring towns and cities. Meanwhile, public transit users can take advantage of Cimarron Valley Public Transit (CVPT), which provides both fixed route bus service as well as demand response services for those with mobility issues. Yale is also served by several taxi companies such as Yellow Cab and Uber, allowing those without access to their own vehicle the ability to travel around the city quickly and safely. All in all, though Yale may not have all the resources of larger cities, it does provide ample transportation options for its residents and visitors.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Yale takes 17.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Yale get to work:
- 85.9% drive their own car alone
- 12.7% carpool with others
- 0.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit