How far is Fox Island, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Fox Island, WA to Yakima, WA is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.67 mi
03h 01m
Flight
109.77 mi
176.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.77 mi
Kilometers
176.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.67 mi
Kilometers
276.28 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM PDT
Return by in Fox Island
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Island
2026-04-23T03:29
Arrive Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Island
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverbend
WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

From Fox Island
86 mi
01h 30m
To Yakima
85.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Island and Yakima.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Lane

    2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fox Drive

    2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fox Island Bridge

    1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Warren Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Warren Drive Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest

    2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 40th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    139 m · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1427 ft · 31 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 56th Street Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Olympic Drive

    3146 ft · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1859 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18

  22. 22

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima

    31.4 mi · 35 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Island 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85 mi · 50%
I 82 East
31.4 mi · 18%
State Route 18
27.3 mi · 16%
WA 16 East
9.26 mi · 5%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 5%
North 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
01h 30m from Fox Island
Leave By
10:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fox Island and Sunny near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox Island to Yakima?

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Fox Island and 85.7 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 10:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fox Island and Sunny near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Riverbend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverbend, 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 Riverbend.

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

40 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

40 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

46 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Island and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 109.77 mi (176.65 km).

Fox Island

#1 Fox Island

Census designated place in Washington, United States

Population3,633
Coordinates47.2514900, -122.6290200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Avenue Court Fox Island (-122.628486, 47.252155)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $31.71
Round trip
$63.42
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.71 $63.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.74 $67.47
Premium $5.77 $34.97 $69.94
Diesel $5.47 $33.13 $66.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Island and Yakima. The current time is 03:29:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.