How far is Burlington, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Burlington, WA to Yakima, WA is about 201.9 miles (325 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.94 mi
03h 15m
Flight
154.78 mi
249.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Burlington.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.78 mi
Kilometers
249.1 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.94 mi
Kilometers
324.99 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Tue, May 19, 4:36 AM PDT
Return by in Burlington
Tue, May 19, 7:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-19T01:21
Arrive Yakima
Tue, May 19, 4:36 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverbend
WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

From Burlington
100.9 mi
01h 37m
To Yakima
101 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fairhaven Avenue

    2469 ft · 2 min · East Fairhaven Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard

    1416 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 20

    1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    2476 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 50%
State Route 20
47.4 mi · 23%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 16%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 9%
North 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
01h 37m from Burlington
Leave By
10:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.9 miles (325 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 100.9 miles from Burlington and 101 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 10:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Riverbend

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

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

40 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

40 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

46 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 154.78 mi (249.1 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population9,543
Coordinates48.4756600, -122.3254400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fairhaven Avenue (-122.325441, 48.475516)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.97 L · about $37.26
Round trip
$74.52
14.24 gal · 53.94 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.26 $74.52
Mid-grade $5.57 $39.64 $79.27
Premium $5.77 $41.09 $82.18
Diesel $5.47 $38.93 $77.85

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Yakima. The current time is 01:21:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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