How far is Mead, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Mead, WA to Yakima, WA is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mead and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mead and Yakima.
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Start on North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive
2716 ft · 57 sec · East Parksmith Drive
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Take the ramp left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Keep slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
745 ft · 30 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Haven Street
944 ft · 24 sec · North Haven Street
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Continue on North Haven Place
1130 ft · 28 sec · North Haven Place
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Turn straight onto North Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
540 ft · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue
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Continue on North Greene Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Greene Street
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Turn straight onto North Freya Way
1804 ft · 48 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Freya Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Freya Street
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Continue on South Thor Place
1379 ft · 43 sec · South Thor Place
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1113 ft · 19 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
568 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left
110.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 33 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 Mead and Yakima.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East 2nd Avenue
Keep slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Mead and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mead to Yakima?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Moses Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Mead and 113.3 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 9:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.28 one way or $84.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Mead and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Moses Lake
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 Moses Lake.
Moses Lake, Washington
Ephrata
Ephrata, WA
Quincy, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mead and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 168.44 mi (271.07 km).
#1 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $5.44 | $42.28 | $84.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $44.49 | $88.99 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $46.50 | $93.00 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $56.73 | $113.46 |
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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