How far is Mount Vernon, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, WA to Yakima, WA is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Yakima.
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Start on North 5th Street
723 ft · 39 sec · North 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fulton Street
84 m · 15 sec · East Fulton Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
558 ft · 11 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1619 ft · 45 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Kincaid Street
993 ft · 22 sec · West Kincaid Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Mount Vernon 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
101 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Yakima?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Mount Vernon and 99 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 10:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.53 one way or $73.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Riverbend
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 Riverbend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 151.9 mi (244.46 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 36,336 |
| Coordinates | 48.4212200, -122.3340500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $36.53 | $73.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $40.28 | $80.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $38.16 | $76.32 |
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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