How far is Maple Valley, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Maple Valley, WA to Yakima, WA is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Valley and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Valley and Yakima.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
47 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Wax Road
130 m · 18 sec · Southeast Wax Road
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Turn left onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
658 ft · 25 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 231st Street
40 m · 3 sec · Southeast 231st Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 18 East: North Bend
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
11.6 mi · 15 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Maple Valley 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
84.5 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Maple Valley 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 Maple Valley to Yakima?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 65.2 miles from Maple Valley and 65.3 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 2:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Maple Valley and Chance Light Rain near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Valley and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 90.85 mi (146.21 km).
#1 Maple Valley
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 27,544 |
| Coordinates | 47.3927200, -122.0464100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.66 | $51.33 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.60 | $53.21 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.20 | $50.41 |
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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