Yakima, WA Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 27 heading in, Yakima, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 36-mile quick runs to 217-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Yakima, WA spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

40

Longest Drive

216.9 mi

Clarkston, WA

Quickest Drive

17m

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.

Anacortes, WA to Yakima, WA 213.6 mi · 4h 15m Spokane Valley, WA to Yakima, WA 212.3 mi · 3h 54m Hoquiam, WA to Yakima, WA 207.8 mi · 4h 32m Burlington, WA to Yakima, WA 202.1 mi · 3h 55m

Continue From Yakima, WA

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

Yakima, WA to Clarkston, WA 216.9 mi · 4h 33m Yakima, WA to Anacortes, WA 213.5 mi · 4h 15m Yakima, WA to Burlington, WA 201.7 mi · 3h 55m Yakima, WA to East Port Orchard, WA 181 mi · 3h 37m

Trips from Yakima, WA

Yakima, WA to Clarkston, WA

216.9 mi 4h 33m

Yakima, WA to Anacortes, WA

213.5 mi 4h 15m

Yakima, WA to Burlington, WA

201.7 mi 3h 55m

Yakima, WA to East Port Orchard, WA

181 mi 3h 37m

Yakima, WA to Fircrest, WA

158.7 mi 3h 8m

Yakima, WA to Bonney Lake, WA

156 mi 3h 2m

Yakima, WA to Boulevard Park, WA

149.4 mi 2h 52m

Yakima, WA to Seattle, WA

142.5 mi 2h 18m

Yakima, WA to Bellevue, WA

136.9 mi 2h 37m

Yakima, WA to Ephrata, WA

93.7 mi 1h 49m

Yakima, WA to West Pasco, WA

81.5 mi 1h 33m

Yakima, WA to Benton City, WA

65.8 mi 1h 15m

Yakima, WA to Ellensburg, WA

36 mi 46m

Driving from Yakima, WA

Expect an average of 141 miles and about 2h 45m 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 217 miles (4h 33m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Yakima, WA include Clarkston, WA (216.9 mi, 4h 33m), Anacortes, WA (213.5 mi, 4h 15m), Burlington, WA (201.7 mi, 3h 55m), East Port Orchard, WA (181 mi, 3h 37m), and Fircrest, WA (158.7 mi, 3h 8m). 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 141-mile trip from Yakima, WA, budget about $29 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 13 mapped routes leaving Yakima, WA and 27 routes heading into Yakima, WA, covering 40 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 217 miles.

The longest mapped route from Yakima, WA covers 217 miles and takes approximately 4h 33m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.

The average route from Yakima, WA runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 141-mile trip from Yakima, WA costs roughly $29 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 Clarkston, WA, Anacortes, WA, Burlington, WA and East Port Orchard, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.