How far is East Wenatchee Bench, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from East Wenatchee Bench, WA to Yakima, WA is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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 01h 56m.
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
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City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Wenatchee Bench and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee Bench and Yakima.
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Start on Eastmont Avenue
2405 ft · 1 min · Eastmont Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · 9th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Highway
533 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 28
26 mi · 34 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward White Trail Road
5 m · 1 sec · White Trail Road
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Exit the roundabout onto White Trail Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · White Trail Road
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Turn right onto State Route 281
5.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 281
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Take the exit right toward I 90 West
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 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 East Wenatchee Bench 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 West
Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Wenatchee Bench and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Wenatchee Bench to Yakima?
The road trip is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from East Wenatchee Bench and 58.3 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 2:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.30 one way or $42.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Wenatchee Bench and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Wenatchee Bench and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 57.88 mi (93.15 km).
#1 East Wenatchee Bench
Census designated place
| Population | 8,856 |
| Coordinates | 47.4256800, -120.2811800 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
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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