Yelm, WA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Yelm, WA is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 70-mile quick runs to 330-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Yelm, WA spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
330.1 mi
Spokane Valley, WA
Quickest Drive
1h 11m
Kent, WA
Plan Around Yelm, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Yelm, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Yelm, WA
Driving from Yelm, WA
Expect an average of 203 miles and about 4h 4m behind the wheel when leaving Yelm, WA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 330 miles (6h 21m), while the shortest is just 70 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Yelm, WA most often head toward Spokane Valley, WA (330.1 mi, 6h 21m), Spokane, WA (321.5 mi, 6h 12m), Everett, WA (90.2 mi, 2h 2m), and Kirkland, WA (70.3 mi, 1h 39m). 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 203-mile trip from Yelm, WA, budget about $42 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Yelm, WA and 5 routes heading into Yelm, WA, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 70 to 330 miles.
The longest mapped route from Yelm, WA covers 330 miles and takes approximately 6h 21m. Shorter options start at just 70 miles.
The average route from Yelm, WA runs about 203 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 203-mile trip from Yelm, WA costs roughly $42 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Yelm, WA include Spokane Valley, WA, Spokane, WA, Everett, WA and Kirkland, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Yelm, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,618
Median Income
$88,279
Median Home Value
$439,100
Median Age
30.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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