How far is Cottage Lake, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Cottage Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottage Lake and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Lake and Yakima.
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Start on 195th Place Northeast
127 m · 24 sec · 195th Place Northeast
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Turn sharp right onto Northeast 159th Street
1078 ft · 1 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn left onto Avondale Road Northeast
4.9 mi · 9 min · Avondale Road Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Avondale Road
2853 ft · 52 sec · Avondale Road
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
2259 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
871 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 148th Avenue Northeast
1650 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto 148th Avenue Northeast
1.9 mi · 4 min · 148th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 148th Avenue Southeast
1.9 mi · 5 min · 148th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
1436 ft · 43 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 150th Avenue Southeast
120 m · 18 sec · 150th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 37th Street
111 m · 12 sec · Southeast 37th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Spokane
2352 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
98.7 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Cottage Lake 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 90 East
Merge slight left
98.7 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Cottage Lake and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottage Lake to Yakima?
The road trip is about 149.5 miles (240.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Cottage Lake and 76.7 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 1:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.63 one way or $55.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cottage Lake and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Cottage Lake and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 108.05 mi (173.89 km).
#1 Cottage Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 22,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.7442700, -122.0773500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $27.63 | $55.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.39 | $58.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.87 | $57.73 |
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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