How far is Des Moines, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Des Moines, WA to Yakima, WA is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Des Moines and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines and Yakima.
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Start on the route
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South 223rd Street
21 m · 7 sec · South 223rd Street
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Turn right onto Marine View Drive South
2066 ft · 1 min · Marine View Drive South
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Turn right onto 7th Place South
112 m · 7 sec · 7th Place South
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Continue on South 216th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 216th Street
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Turn left onto Military Road South
1.1 km · 2 min · Military Road South
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Des Moines 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
101 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Des Moines and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Yakima?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 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 75.4 miles from Des Moines and 77.4 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 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 $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Moines and 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Des Moines and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 101.95 mi (164.07 km).
#1 Des Moines
City in Washington
| Population | 32,389 |
| Coordinates | 47.4017700, -122.3242900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $28.21 | $56.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.01 | $60.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.11 | $62.21 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.47 | $58.93 |
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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