How far is Burbank, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Burbank, WA to Yakima, WA is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.8 mi
01h 27m
Flight
76.37 mi
122.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.37 mi
Kilometers
122.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.8 mi
Kilometers
144.52 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Thu, Oct 15, 12:56 PM PDT
Return by in Burbank
Thu, Oct 15, 2:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burbank
2026-10-15T11:28
Arrive Yakima
Thu, Oct 15, 12:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burbank
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Grandview
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Burbank
44.9 mi
00h 43m
To Yakima
45 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fifth Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · Fifth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fourth Avenue

    86 m · 10 sec · Fourth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    98 m · 14 sec · West Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    1746 ft · 48 sec · Fifth Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 124

    35 m · 2 sec · State Route 124

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 124

    1363 ft · 23 sec · State Route 124

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    33 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1036 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

    671 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Yakima Avenue

    2705 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Yakima Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burbank 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 West
69.1 mi · 77%
I 182
11.8 mi · 13%
Lewis and Clark Trail
6.56 mi · 7%
East Yakima Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
Yakima Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
State Route 124
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 82 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima

69.1 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
76.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 43m from Burbank
Leave By
3:34 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burbank and Sunny near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Burbank and 45 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:34 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burbank and Sunny near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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

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

RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

63 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
RAIL

Wishram

106 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

107 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Pendleton, Oregon

107 mi away
320 SW Court Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burbank and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 76.37 mi (122.9 km).

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#1 Burbank

Situated in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers, this unincorporated community lies within Walla Walla County at an elevation of 374 feet.

Population0
Coordinates46.1998600, -119.0130600
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-119.013304, 46.199858)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $5.72 $18.13 $36.26
Premium $5.98 $18.95 $37.89
Diesel $7.29 $23.12 $46.23

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burbank and Yakima. The current time is 11:28:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.