How far is Mill Plain, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Mill Plain, WA to Yakima, WA is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.21 mi
03h 19m
Flight
116 mi
186.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116 mi
Kilometers
186.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.21 mi
Kilometers
302.89 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM PDT
Return by in Mill Plain
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mill Plain
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mill Plain
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dallesport
WA

Census designated place

From Mill Plain
90.6 mi
01h 39m
To Yakima
97.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Plain and Yakima.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mill Plain and Yakima.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    559 ft · 36 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 29th Street

    61 m · 14 sec · Northeast 29th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 172nd Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Northeast 172nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard

    2309 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast 164th Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Southeast 164th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward WA 14 East: Camas

    2651 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewis and Clark Highway

    26 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    19.9 mi · 28 min · Evergreen Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bridge of the Gods

    1 km · 3 min · Bridge of the Gods

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wa-Na-Pa Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wa-Na-Pa Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Frontage Road

    871 ft · 20 sec · Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East

    1487 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    59 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Columbia River Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend

    1361 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sherman Highway

    154 m · 9 sec · Sherman Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sam Hill Memorial Bridge

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Hill Memorial Bridge

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    2029 ft · 26 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    49.8 mi · 58 min

  25. 25

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Buena Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way

  27. 27

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Buena Road

    683 ft · 12 sec · Buena Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights

    671 ft · 16 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Yakima Avenue

    2705 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Yakima Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    23 m · 2 sec · South 1st Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Plain 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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
59 mi · 31%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
58.9 mi · 31%
Evergreen Highway
21.7 mi · 12%
Buena Road
16.8 mi · 9%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
7.61 mi · 4%
Lewis and Clark Highway
4.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

59 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallesport
01h 39m from Mill Plain
Leave By
10:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Mill Plain 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 Mill Plain to Yakima?

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Dallesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Mill Plain and 97.6 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 10:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.75 one way or $69.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Mill Plain and Chance Light Rain near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Dallesport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dallesport, 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 Dallesport.

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

2 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

17 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

25 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

28 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mill Plain and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 116 mi (186.68 km).

Mill Plain

#1 Mill Plain

Census designated place

Population7,874
Coordinates45.6429000, -122.4939800
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.493982, 45.643)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.14 L · about $34.75
Round trip
$69.49
13.28 gal · 50.28 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $34.75 $69.49
Mid-grade $5.57 $36.96 $73.93
Premium $5.77 $38.32 $76.64
Diesel $5.47 $36.30 $72.60

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mill Plain and Yakima. The current time is 22:05:01.

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.