How far is Frederickson, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Frederickson, WA to Yakima, WA is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.92 mi
02h 45m
Flight
93.97 mi
151.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.97 mi
Kilometers
151.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.92 mi
Kilometers
260.59 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM PDT
Return by in Frederickson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frederickson
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frederickson
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Frederickson
80.9 mi
01h 22m
To Yakima
81 mi
01h 22m

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
1 to 5 mph NNW
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 Frederickson and Yakima.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right

    140 m · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 176th Street East

    601 ft · 12 sec · 176th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canyon Road East

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Canyon Road East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Valley Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    24.1 mi · 31 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  15. 15

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

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

    96 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frederickson 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 53%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 19%
State Route 18
24.1 mi · 15%
Valley Freeway
7.49 mi · 5%
WA 512 East
5.85 mi · 4%
Canyon Road East
4.24 mi · 3%
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 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 22m from Frederickson
Leave By
1:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frederickson and Sunny near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frederickson to Yakima?

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Frederickson and 81 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frederickson and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 93.97 mi (151.23 km).

Frederickson

#1 Frederickson

Census designated place

Population18,719
Coordinates47.0962100, -122.3587300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.35872, 47.096101)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $29.88
Round trip
$59.76
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.88 $59.76
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.79 $63.58
Premium $5.77 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $5.47 $31.22 $62.43

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 Frederickson and Yakima. The current time is 00:20:03.

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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.