Yakima, WA Road Trips

With 23 routes heading out and 58 heading in, Yakima, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 21-mile quick runs to 234-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Yakima, WA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Yakima, WA

Trip Routes

80

Longest Drive

234.1 mi

Ferndale, WA

Quickest Drive

19m

Ahtanum, WA

Plan Around Yakima, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Yakima, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Sudden Valley, WA to Yakima, WA 222.1 mi · 4h 26m Anacortes, WA to Yakima, WA 213.6 mi · 4h 15m Spokane Valley, WA to Yakima, WA 212.3 mi · 3h 54m Suquamish, WA to Yakima, WA 209.3 mi · 4h 16m

Continue From Yakima, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Yakima, WA to Ferndale, WA 234.1 mi · 4h 33m Yakima, WA to Clarkston, WA 216.9 mi · 4h 33m Yakima, WA to Mead, WA 213.6 mi · 4h 1m Yakima, WA to Lake Shore, WA 195 mi · 3h 54m

Trips from Yakima, WA

Yakima, WA to Ferndale, WA

234.1 mi 4h 33m

Yakima, WA to Clarkston, WA

216.9 mi 4h 33m

Yakima, WA to Mead, WA

213.6 mi 4h 1m

Yakima, WA to Lake Shore, WA

195 mi 3h 54m

Yakima, WA to East Port Orchard, WA

181 mi 3h 37m

Yakima, WA to Bethel, WA

178.4 mi 3h 32m

Yakima, WA to Wauna, WA

171.2 mi 3h 23m

Yakima, WA to Canterwood, WA

169.5 mi 3h 23m

Yakima, WA to Rosedale, WA

169.4 mi 3h 23m

Yakima, WA to Summit View, WA

160 mi 3h 10m

Yakima, WA to Sultan, WA

153.6 mi 3h 15m

Yakima, WA to Clearview, WA

153.3 mi 2h 58m

Yakima, WA to Bothell East, WA

152.7 mi 2h 58m

Yakima, WA to Kenmore, WA

150.6 mi 2h 57m

Yakima, WA to White Center, WA

148.1 mi 2h 54m

Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA

142.5 mi 2h 43m

Yakima, WA to Hobart, WA

127.2 mi 2h 26m

Yakima, WA to Sunnyslope, WA

103.7 mi 2h 8m

Driving from Yakima, WA

Expect an average of 147 miles and about 2h 55m behind the wheel when leaving Yakima, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 234 miles (4h 33m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Yakima, WA include Ferndale, WA (234.1 mi, 4h 33m), Clarkston, WA (216.9 mi, 4h 33m), Mead, WA (213.6 mi, 4h 1m), Lake Shore, WA (195 mi, 3h 54m), and East Port Orchard, WA (181 mi, 3h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 147-mile trip from Yakima, WA, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Yakima, WA and 58 routes heading into Yakima, WA, covering 81 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 234 miles.

The longest mapped route from Yakima, WA covers 234 miles and takes approximately 4h 33m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Yakima, WA runs about 147 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 147-mile trip from Yakima, WA costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Yakima, WA include Ferndale, WA, Clarkston, WA, Mead, WA and Lake Shore, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.