How far is Elma, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Elma, WA to Yakima, WA is about 185.2 miles (298 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elma and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma and Yakima.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
56 m · 10 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 12
13.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on West Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12
28 m · 1 sec · US Highway 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
7.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2383 ft · 54 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
2160 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North 1st Street
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Selah Road
91 m · 5 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 Elma 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.
US 12 East
Continue straight
119 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Elma 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 Elma to Yakima?
The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Elma and 93.3 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.17 one way or $68.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Elma and Chance Light Rain near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Morton
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 Morton.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elma and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 140.06 mi (225.4 km).
#1 Elma
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 47.0034300, -123.4087700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.68 | $75.37 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.70 | $71.40 |
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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