How far is Cheney, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Yakima, WA is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Yakima.
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Start on the route
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto F Street
42 m · 8 sec · F Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left
110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 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 Cheney 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.
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Cheney and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Yakima?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Cheney and 95.5 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 10:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cheney and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley
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 Cascade Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 150.9 mi (242.85 km).
#1 Cheney
City in the U.
| Population | 12,930 |
| Coordinates | 47.4873900, -117.5757600 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.47 | $74.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $36.79 | $73.59 |
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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