How far is Ahtanum, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Ahtanum, WA to Yakima, WA is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.73 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.24 mi
10.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.24 mi
Kilometers
10.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.73 mi
Kilometers
14.05 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM PDT
Return by in Ahtanum
Sun, Apr 19, 2:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahtanum
2026-04-19T01:39
Arrive Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ahtanum
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union Gap
WA

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

From Ahtanum
4.2 mi
00h 08m
To Yakima
4.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ahtanum and Yakima.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahtanum and Yakima.

  1. 1

    Start on South 85th Avenue

    33 m · 9 sec · South 85th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Aspen Road

    110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 84th Avenue

    108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ahtanum Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ahtanum Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 64th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 64th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Washington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 48th Avenue

    3277 ft · 1 min · South 48th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Nob Hill Boulevard

    2 mi · 5 min · West Nob Hill Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 16th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 16th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Yakima Avenue

    1.2 mi · 4 min · West Yakima Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahtanum and Yakima.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Nob Hill Boulevard
2 mi · 23%
West Washington Avenue
1.36 mi · 16%
Ahtanum Road
1.27 mi · 15%
West Yakima Avenue
1.22 mi · 14%
South 64th Avenue
0.88 mi · 10%
South 16th Avenue
0.83 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

West Nob Hill Boulevard

Turn right onto West Nob Hill Boulevard

2 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Gap
00h 08m from Ahtanum
Leave By
7:54 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ahtanum and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ahtanum to Yakima?

The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Ahtanum and 4.6 miles from Yakima.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ahtanum and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Union Gap

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Gap, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Gap.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

90 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

97 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
RAIL

Wishram

107 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Ephrata, WA

108 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahtanum and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.05 km).

Ahtanum

#1 Ahtanum

Census designated place

Population3,601
Coordinates46.5595700, -120.6220100
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: South 85th Avenue (-120.622102, 46.559572)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.73 $3.45
Premium $5.77 $1.79 $3.58
Diesel $5.47 $1.69 $3.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahtanum and Yakima. The current time is 01:39:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.