How far is Monroe, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Monroe, WA to Yakima, WA is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Yakima.
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Start on South Lewis Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Lewis Street
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Continue on State Route 203
837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203
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Continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Turn straight
41 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast
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Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
30 m · 2 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Continue on Tolt Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North
2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South
797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
72 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
79.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
31.3 mi · 34 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 Monroe and Yakima.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
79.9 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Monroe and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Yakima?
The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 73 miles from Monroe and 77.1 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 1:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Monroe and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 110.55 mi (177.92 km).
#1 Monroe
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 20,681 |
| Coordinates | 47.8553800, -121.9709600 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $27.68 | $55.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.92 | $57.84 |
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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