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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
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.
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Start on 12th Street
3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue
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Turn left onto R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue
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Take the ramp left
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Kincaid Street
619 ft · 13 sec · West Kincaid Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.4 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
31.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Selah Road
774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverbend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 164.53 mi (264.79 km).
#1 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yakima
The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.
| Population | 94,322 |
| Coordinates | 46.6020700, -120.5059000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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