How far is East Port Orchard, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from East Port Orchard, WA to Yakima, WA is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Port Orchard and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Port Orchard and Yakima.
-
1
Start on McKinley Place Southeast
25 m · 7 sec · McKinley Place Southeast
-
2
Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue Southeast
113 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Avenue Southeast
-
3
Turn left onto Hoover Avenue Southeast
1177 ft · 35 sec · Hoover Avenue Southeast
-
4
Turn right onto Southeast Lund Avenue
1391 ft · 41 sec · Southeast Lund Avenue
-
5
Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road Southeast
-
6
Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
-
7
Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
1606 ft · 39 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 28 min
-
9
Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
-
12
Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
-
15
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
31.4 mi · 35 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
-
20
Keep slight left
1094 ft · 27 sec
-
21
Continue on Selah Road
774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road
-
22
Continue on North 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Port Orchard 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
84.5 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving East Port Orchard 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 East Port Orchard to Yakima?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Tanner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from East Port Orchard and 90.6 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 10:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around East Port Orchard and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Tanner
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 Tanner.
Tukwila station
Skykomish (Eastbound), WA
Skykomish, Washington
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Port Orchard and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 118.29 mi (190.37 km).
#1 East Port Orchard
Census designated place
| Population | 5,919 |
| Coordinates | 47.5234300, -122.6243000 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.57 | $71.15 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.88 | $73.75 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.93 | $69.87 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.