How far is Granite Falls, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Granite Falls, WA to Yakima, WA is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Falls and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granite Falls and Yakima.
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Start on the route
45 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto North Granite Avenue
32 m · 4 sec · North Granite Avenue
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Turn right onto West Stanley Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Stanley Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92
41 m · 6 sec · State Route 92
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 92
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 92
25 m · 5 sec · State Route 92
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92
30 m · 2 sec · State Route 92
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92
2963 ft · 1 min · State Route 92
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Continue on State Route 9
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
34 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 522
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
31.3 mi · 34 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 Granite Falls 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 East
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 52m
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 Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls to Yakima?
The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 87.7 miles from Granite Falls and 91.4 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Granite Falls and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Riverbend
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 Riverbend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite Falls and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 123.18 mi (198.24 km).
#1 Granite Falls
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,493 |
| Coordinates | 48.0839900, -121.9687400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.18 | $70.37 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.47 | $72.95 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
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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