How far is Olympia, WA from Yakima, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Olympia and Yakima is 117.16 miles (188.54 km).
Flight distance from Olympia, WA to Yakima, WA is 117.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Olympia to Yakima with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Olympia, Washington to Yakima, Washington is: 175.25 miles (282.05 km) by car.
Driving from Olympia to Yakima will take approximately 03 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Olympia
The capital of Washington state. It is located on Budd Inlet in Puget Sound in southwestern Washington. Olympia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Washington State Capitol and the Washington State History Museum.
| Population | 53620 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°2'16"N 122°54'3"W |
| Latitude | 47.0378700 |
| Longitude | -122.9007000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yakima
The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington. It is located on the Yakima River in central Washington. Yakima is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Yakima Valley Museum and the Central Washington University campus.
| Population | 94322 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°36'7"N 120°30'21"W |
| Latitude | 46.6020700 |
| Longitude | -120.5059000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Yakima: South 1st Street (-120.50599,46.602051)
Estimated Travel Time Between Olympia and Yakima
The distance between Olympia and Yakima is 282 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Olympia and Yakima. The current time is 23:05:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.41 liters (6.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Olympia and Yakima.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Olympia to Yakima is $29.31 (diesel $33.81).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $29.31 | $31.01 | $32.22 | $33.81 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Olympia and Yakima (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
