How far is Buckley, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Buckley, WA to Yakima, WA is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckley and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckley and Yakima.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Cottage Street
132 m · 19 sec · North Cottage Street
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Turn right onto North River Avenue
139 m · 27 sec · North River Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
72 m · 6 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn slight right
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 410 East
2.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 410 East
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Continue on Roosevelt Avenue East
2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Avenue East
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Continue on Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
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Continue on Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway
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Continue on Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road
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Continue on Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
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Continue on Chinook Pass Highway
10 mi · 14 min · Chinook Pass Highway
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Continue on State Route 410
63.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · State Route 410
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North 1st Street
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Selah Road
91 m · 5 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 Buckley 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.
State Route 410
Continue on State Route 410
63.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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 Sunny leaving Buckley and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckley to Yakima?
The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Buckley and 57 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 1:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckley and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckley and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 81.62 mi (131.35 km).
#1 Buckley
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 47.1631600, -122.0267800 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $23.20 | $46.40 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $21.98 | $43.95 |
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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