How far is Oak Harbor, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Oak Harbor, WA to Yakima, WA is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Harbor and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Harbor and Yakima.
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Start on Southeast Midway Boulevard
157 m · 16 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue
739 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Ireland Street
90 m · 8 sec · Southeast Ireland Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Barrington Drive
2934 ft · 1 min · Southeast Barrington Drive
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Turn left onto State Route 20
156 m · 17 sec · State Route 20
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Turn right
15 mi · 23 min
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Continue on State Route 525
22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525
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Continue on 2
125 m · 9 sec · 2
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Turn right onto Ferry Dock
61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock
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Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
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Continue straight
2190 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard
1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 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 Oak Harbor 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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Oak Harbor and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Harbor to Yakima?
The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 101.7 miles from Oak Harbor and 126.1 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.07 one way or $84.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Oak Harbor and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly 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.
Tukwila station
Skykomish (Eastbound), WA
Skykomish, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Harbor and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 153.7 mi (247.35 km).
#1 Oak Harbor
City in Washington
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 48.2931600, -122.6432200 |
| 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: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $42.07 | $84.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.40 | $92.80 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.95 | $87.91 |
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 19, 2026
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