How far is Port Angeles, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Port Angeles, WA to Yakima, WA is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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 04h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in King County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Angeles and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles and Yakima.
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Start on the route
65 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street
46 m · 12 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
36.6 mi · 55 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit right
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104
700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104
31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104
36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104
791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104
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Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge
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Take the exit slight right
617 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Port Angeles 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
84.5 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Angeles and Partly Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Angeles to Yakima?
The road trip is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Port Angeles and 130 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.4 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 7:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.99 one way or $95.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Angeles and Partly Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Valley.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Angeles and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 172.35 mi (277.37 km).
#1 Port Angeles
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 20,381 |
| Coordinates | 48.1181500, -123.4307400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $47.99 | $95.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $51.05 | $102.10 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $52.92 | $105.84 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $50.13 | $100.26 |
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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