How far is Longview Heights, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Longview Heights, WA to Yakima, WA is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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 16m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longview Heights and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview Heights and Yakima.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Crestmont Avenue
98 m · 15 sec · Crestmont Avenue
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Turn left onto Alpine Way
86 m · 18 sec · Alpine Way
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Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road
155 m · 24 sec · Cedar Gates Road
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Turn right onto Laulainen Road
160 m · 24 sec · Laulainen Road
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Turn left onto Gates Road
766 ft · 35 sec · Gates Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Heights Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Columbia Heights Road
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Turn left onto Nevada Drive
1.4 mi · 6 min · Nevada Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Westside Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westside Highway
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Turn right onto Lexington Bridge Drive
2197 ft · 1 min · Lexington Bridge Drive
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Take the ramp left
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
1534 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Longview Heights and Yakima.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
119 mi · 02h 22m
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 leaving Longview Heights 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 Longview Heights to Yakima?
The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 84.3 miles from Longview Heights and 85.7 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 10:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.40 one way or $62.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Longview Heights 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 Longview Heights and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 120.38 mi (193.74 km).
#1 Longview Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 46.1803900, -122.9570600 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $31.40 | $62.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $32.80 | $65.60 |
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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