How far is Chelan, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Chelan, WA to Yakima, WA is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelan and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelan and Yakima.
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Start on East Johnson Avenue
128 m · 10 sec · East Johnson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Saunders Street
1518 ft · 42 sec · North Saunders Street
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Continue on Webster Avenue
2578 ft · 1 min · Webster Avenue
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Continue on West Woodin Avenue
33.1 mi · 46 min · West Woodin Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1469 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right
2681 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1584 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
42 m · 6 sec · US 2
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Exit the rotary onto US 2
2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2
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Turn left onto US 97
35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97
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Turn left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.2 mi · 6 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 Chelan 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.
US 97
Turn left onto US 97
35.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Chelan and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelan to Yakima?
The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Chelan and 70.8 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 1:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chelan and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee
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 West Wenatchee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelan and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 88.63 mi (142.63 km).
#1 Chelan
City in Washington
| Population | 4,245 |
| Coordinates | 47.8409700, -120.0164600 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $25.90 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $27.56 | $55.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $28.57 | $57.13 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
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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