How far is Belfair, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Belfair, WA to Yakima, WA is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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 14m.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfair and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfair and Yakima.
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Start on Northeast State Route 3
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast State Route 3
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast State Route 3
37 m · 2 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast State Route 3
1283 ft · 20 sec · Northeast State Route 3
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Continue on State Highway 3 Southwest
3078 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 3 Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Lake Flora Road
48 m · 2 sec · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Lake Flora Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Lake Flora Road
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Continue on Glenwood Road Southwest
1885 ft · 41 sec · Glenwood Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Southwest Lider Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Lider Road
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Continue on Southeast Lider Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Lider Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
1526 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
31.3 mi · 34 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 Belfair 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
84.5 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belfair and Slight 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 Belfair to Yakima?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 94.1 miles from Belfair and 97.4 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 10:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.38 one way or $70.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Belfair and Slight 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 Belfair and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 124.06 mi (199.65 km).
#1 Belfair
Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4506500, -122.8273700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $35.38 | $70.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.63 | $75.27 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $36.96 | $73.91 |
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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