How far is Mount Vista, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Mount Vista, WA to Yakima, WA is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Census designated place
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vista and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vista and Yakima.
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Start on Northeast Sam Smith Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Northeast Sam Smith Drive
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 72nd Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · Northeast 72nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Andresen Road
2543 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Andresen Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway
983 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
2626 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
1361 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sherman Highway
154 m · 9 sec · Sherman Highway
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Continue on Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
2.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
2029 ft · 26 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
49.8 mi · 58 min
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Continue on South Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on Buena Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on Buena Road
683 ft · 12 sec · Buena Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights
671 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Yakima Avenue
2705 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto East Yakima Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Yakima Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
23 m · 2 sec · South 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 Vista 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.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Rain leaving Mount Vista 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 Mount Vista to Yakima?
The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 97.2 miles from Mount Vista and 96.6 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 10:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Mount Vista and Chance Light Rain near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Dallesport
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 Dallesport.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vista and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 118.12 mi (190.09 km).
#1 Mount Vista
Census designated place
| Population | 7,850 |
| Coordinates | 45.7342800, -122.6328800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.08 | $76.16 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.47 | $78.95 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.39 | $74.79 |
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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