How far is Omak, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Omak, WA to Yakima, WA is about 197 miles (317 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Former princely state, now a disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omak and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omak and Yakima.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Omak Avenue East
1660 ft · 57 sec · Omak Avenue East
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Turn right onto Dayton Street South
1777 ft · 47 sec · Dayton Street South
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At the end of the road, turn right
78.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway
15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto US 2/97
1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97
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Continue on Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
42 m · 6 sec · US 2
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Exit the rotary onto US 2
2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2
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Turn left onto US 97
35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97
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Turn left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.2 mi · 6 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 Omak and Yakima.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
78.1 mi · 01h 40m
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 Omak and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omak to Yakima?
The road trip is about 197 miles (317 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Cashmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Omak and 98.9 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 10:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.37 one way or $72.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omak and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Cashmere
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 Cashmere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Omak and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 133.06 mi (214.14 km).
#1 Omak
City in north-central Washington, United States
| Population | 4,827 |
| Coordinates | 48.4109900, -119.5275500 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.69 | $77.38 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $40.11 | $80.22 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $38.00 | $75.99 |
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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