How far is Ocean Shores, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Ocean Shores, WA to Yakima, WA is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.6 miles (281 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Shores and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Shores and Yakima.
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Start on Canal Drive Southeast
1573 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
86 m · 12 sec · Mount Olympus Avenue Southeast
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Turn straight onto Canal Drive Southeast
2373 ft · 1 min · Canal Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Ocean Lake Way Northeast
897 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Lake Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Point Brown Avenue Northeast
42 m · 4 sec · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Point Brown Avenue Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Point Brown Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Damon Road
1843 ft · 52 sec · Damon Road
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Continue on State Route 115
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 115
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Turn right onto State Route 109
14.6 mi · 21 min · State Route 109
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Continue on West Emerson Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto Simpson Avenue
2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Park Street
1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
7 m · 1 sec · South F Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street
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Turn left onto East Heron Street
839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street
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Continue on Hornsby Way
145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way
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Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street
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Continue on Olympic Highway
19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
1044 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 12
13.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on West Pine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12
28 m · 1 sec · US Highway 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
7.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2383 ft · 54 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Morton, Yakima
2160 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
118.9 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North 1st Street
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Selah Road
91 m · 5 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 Ocean Shores 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.
US 12 East
Continue straight
119 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Ocean Shores and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ocean Shores to Yakima?
The road trip is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Mossyrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Ocean Shores and 114.6 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.6 miles (281 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.28 one way or $84.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ocean Shores and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Mossyrock
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 Mossyrock.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Shores and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 174.57 mi (280.95 km).
#1 Ocean Shores
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,724 |
| Coordinates | 46.9737000, -124.1562900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $42.28 | $84.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.98 | $89.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.63 | $93.26 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.17 | $88.35 |
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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