How far is Medical Lake, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Medical Lake, WA to Yakima, WA is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medical Lake and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medical Lake and Yakima.
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Start on East Lake Street
38 m · 12 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto South Lefevre Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lefevre Street
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Continue on State Route 902
1.3 km · 2 min · State Route 902
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Continue on South Salnave Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Salnave Road
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Take the ramp right toward Seattle
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
42.4 mi · 45 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 Medical Lake and Yakima.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Seattle
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Medical Lake 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 Medical Lake to Yakima?
The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Cascade Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Medical Lake and 97.5 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.74 one way or $71.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Medical Lake and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade Valley
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 Cascade Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medical Lake and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 148.81 mi (239.48 km).
#1 Medical Lake
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 4,944 |
| Coordinates | 47.5729400, -117.6821600 |
| Altitude | 739 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.02 | $76.05 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.42 | $78.83 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
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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