How far is Benton City, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Benton City, WA to Yakima, WA is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton City and Yakima.
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Start on 9th Street
1942 ft · 58 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Babs Avenue
2687 ft · 1 min · Babs Avenue
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Turn straight onto 1st Street
2166 ft · 53 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1623 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
62.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
671 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Yakima Avenue
2705 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Yakima Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
23 m · 2 sec · South 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 Benton City and Yakima.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
1st Street
Merge slight left
62.5 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Benton City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton City to Yakima?
The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sunnyside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Benton City and 32.8 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Benton City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Sunnyside
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 Sunnyside.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton City and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 53.84 mi (86.65 km).
#1 Benton City
City in Benton County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,495 |
| Coordinates | 46.2631900, -119.4878000 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
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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