How far is Clarkston, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Yakima, WA is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Yakima.
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Start on 6th Street
1325 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Inland Empire Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Inland Empire Highway
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Continue on US Highway 12
25 mi · 31 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Villard
2811 ft · 36 sec · Villard
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Continue on Main Street
13.8 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Owens Road
46 m · 9 sec · Owens Road
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Turn left
33.3 mi · 45 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on East Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Second Street
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Continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Turn slight right
4 m · 1 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
69.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
671 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Yakima Avenue
2705 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Yakima Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
23 m · 2 sec · South 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 Clarkston 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Clarkston and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Yakima?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Clarkston and 105 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 9:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.72 one way or $77.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkston and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Clarkston and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 165.04 mi (265.6 km).
#1 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $38.72 | $77.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $41.20 | $82.39 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $42.71 | $85.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $40.46 | $80.91 |
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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