How far is Martha Lake, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Martha Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
155.51 mi
02h 33m
Flight
118.57 mi
190.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.57 mi
Kilometers
190.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.51 mi
Kilometers
250.27 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Sat, May 30, 9:15 PM PDT
Return by in Martha Lake
Sat, May 30, 11:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martha Lake
2026-05-30T18:41
Arrive Yakima
Sat, May 30, 9:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martha Lake
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 Martha Lake
78 mi
01h 16m
To Yakima
77.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Martha Lake and Yakima.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martha Lake and Yakima.

  1. 1

    Start on Pitner Drive

    130 m · 24 sec · Pitner Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Shore Drive

    109 m · 15 sec · East Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    110 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 164th Street Southwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 164th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alderwood Mall Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Alderwood Mall Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South, I 405 South, WA 525 South

    1416 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2066 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

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

    96 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martha Lake 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 65%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 20%
I 5 South
19.1 mi · 12%
North 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
164th Street Southwest
1.4 mi · 1%
Alderwood Mall Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 16m from Martha Lake
Leave By
1:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martha Lake and Sunny near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martha Lake to Yakima?

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 78 miles from Martha Lake and 77.5 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.73 one way or $57.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martha Lake 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 Martha Lake and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 118.57 mi (190.82 km).

Martha Lake

#1 Martha Lake

Census designated place

Population15,473
Coordinates47.8509300, -122.2393000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Pitner Drive (-122.23974, 47.850986)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $28.73
Round trip
$57.46
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.73 $57.46
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.56 $61.13
Premium $5.77 $31.68 $63.37
Diesel $5.47 $30.01 $60.03

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Martha Lake and Yakima. The current time is 18:41:40.

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.