How far is Anacortes, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Yakima, WA is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.09 mi
03h 31m
Flight
164.53 mi
264.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.53 mi
Kilometers
264.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.09 mi
Kilometers
347.77 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM PDT
Return by in Anacortes
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anacortes
2026-04-22T18:20
Arrive Yakima
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anacortes
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverbend
WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

From Anacortes
106.6 mi
01h 45m
To Yakima
109.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner

    51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Kincaid Street

    619 ft · 13 sec · West Kincaid Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 50 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima

    31.4 mi · 35 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 47%
I 5 North
43.3 mi · 20%
I 82 East
31.4 mi · 15%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 9%
State Route 20
6.97 mi · 3%
Mount Vernon
5.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

100 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
01h 45m from Anacortes
Leave By
9:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Chance Light Rain near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Anacortes and 109.4 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Chance Light Rain near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Riverbend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverbend, 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 Riverbend.

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

40 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

40 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

46 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 164.53 mi (264.79 km).

Anacortes

#1 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Avenue (-122.612626, 48.512629)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.86 L · about $39.88
Round trip
$79.75
15.24 gal · 57.72 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $39.88 $79.75
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.42 $84.84
Premium $5.77 $43.98 $87.95
Diesel $5.47 $41.66 $83.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anacortes and Yakima. The current time is 18:20:01.

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.