How far is Colville, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Colville, WA to Yakima, WA is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
246.12 mi
04h 38m
Flight
180.92 mi
291.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.92 mi
Kilometers
291.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.12 mi
Kilometers
396.09 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM PDT
Return by in Colville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colville
2026-04-22T18:20
Arrive Yakima
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:42 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colville
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
Ritzville
WA

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

From Colville
137.1 mi
02h 19m
To Yakima
109 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Avenue

    21 m · 10 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    64 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary

    33 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    38.3 mi · 48 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    56 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    12 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane

    8.5 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Browne Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · North Browne Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  18. 18

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    30.2 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

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

    96 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colville and Yakima.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Browne Street
170 mi · 69%
South Main Street
51.4 mi · 21%
I 82 East
31.6 mi · 13%
US 395
8.55 mi · 3%
North 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

North Browne Street

Keep slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.2 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ritzville
02h 19m from Colville
Leave By
7:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Colville and Chance Light Rain near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Ritzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Colville and 109 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 7:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.47 one way or $90.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Colville and Chance Light Rain near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Ritzville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ritzville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Ritzville Park
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City of Ritzville Park

Ritzville , WA
Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.4/5 161 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ritzville City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Ritzville City Hall

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Ritzville Fire Department
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

Ritzville Fire Department

Ritzville , WA
216 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169
Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ritzville.

BUS

Ritzville, Washington

1 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

66 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Colfax, Washington

82 mi away
610 South Main St.
RAIL

Ephrata

91 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colville and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 180.92 mi (291.17 km).

Colville

#1 Colville

City in Stevens County, Washington, United States of America

Population4,828
Coordinates48.5465700, -117.9055400
Altitude492
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 3rd Avenue (-117.90554, 48.546564)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.88 L · about $45.47
Round trip
$90.95
17.38 gal · 65.76 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $45.47 $90.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $48.38 $96.75
Premium $5.77 $50.15 $100.30
Diesel $5.47 $47.51 $95.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colville and Yakima. The current time is 18:20:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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