How far is Enumclaw, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Enumclaw, WA to Yakima, WA is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.8 mi
02h 34m
Flight
81.54 mi
131.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.54 mi
Kilometers
131.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.8 mi
Kilometers
178.31 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM PDT
Return by in Enumclaw
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enumclaw
2026-04-19T03:06
Arrive Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 5:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enumclaw
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Enumclaw
55.4 mi
01h 17m
To Yakima
55.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Enumclaw and Yakima.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enumclaw and Yakima.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Initial Avenue

    127 m · 16 sec · Initial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cole Street

    111 m · 14 sec · Cole Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stevenson Avenue

    1678 ft · 54 sec · Stevenson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chinook Pass Highway

    10 mi · 14 min · Chinook Pass Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 410

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · State Route 410

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North 1st Street

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Selah Road

    91 m · 5 sec · Selah Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enumclaw and Yakima.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 410
80.4 mi · 73%
Chinook Pass Highway
10 mi · 9%
Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
6.88 mi · 6%
Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
4.85 mi · 4%
Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road
3.77 mi · 3%
North 1st Street
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 410

Continue on State Route 410

63.5 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 17m from Enumclaw
Leave By
1:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw to Yakima?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Enumclaw and 55.4 miles from Yakima.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 1:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.46 one way or $40.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Enumclaw and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enumclaw and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.23 km).

Enumclaw

#1 Enumclaw

City in Washington state, USA

Population12,548
Coordinates47.2042700, -121.9915000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.991556, 47.204215)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $20.46
Round trip
$40.92
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $20.46 $40.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $21.77 $43.53
Premium $5.77 $22.56 $45.13
Diesel $5.47 $21.38 $42.75

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

There is no time difference between Enumclaw and Yakima. The current time is 03:06:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.