How far is Milton, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Milton, WA to Yakima, WA is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
149.22 mi
02h 30m
Flight
96.24 mi
154.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.24 mi
Kilometers
154.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.22 mi
Kilometers
240.15 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Tue, May 12, 5:15 PM PDT
Return by in Milton
Tue, May 12, 7:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T14:44
Arrive Yakima
Tue, May 12, 5:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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 Milton
74.9 mi
01h 15m
To Yakima
74.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Yakima.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue

    83 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Milton Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Milton Way

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 27th Avenue

    2778 ft · 1 min · 27th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 28th Avenue South

    1750 ft · 45 sec · 28th Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Enchanted Parkway South

    2 mi · 4 min · Enchanted Parkway South

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 18

    27.9 mi · 36 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  12. 12

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

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

    96 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 57%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 21%
State Route 18
27.9 mi · 19%
Enchanted Parkway South
2.04 mi · 1%
North 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Milton Way
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 15m from Milton
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Sunny near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milton to Yakima?

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 74.9 miles from Milton and 74.3 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Mostly 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 Milton and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 96.24 mi (154.89 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Washington, USA

Population8,222
Coordinates47.2481600, -122.3129000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine Street (-122.312892, 47.248345)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.05
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.53 $55.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.28 $58.56
Premium $5.77 $30.36 $60.71
Diesel $5.47 $28.76 $57.51

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Yakima. The current time is 14:44:18.

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.