How far is College Place, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from College Place, WA to Yakima, WA is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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 07m.
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
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City in Benton County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Place and Yakima.
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Start on East Whitman Drive
19 m · 5 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1690 ft · 34 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left
53 m · 8 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
797 ft · 19 sec · North College Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 19 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left
22.6 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 22 min
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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 College Place 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 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 College Place and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Place to Yakima?
The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Benton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from College Place and 64.4 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Place and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Benton City
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 Benton City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Place and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 108.01 mi (173.83 km).
#1 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $23.71 | $47.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.22 | $50.44 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.14 | $52.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.77 | $49.53 |
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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