How far is Prairie Heights, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Prairie Heights, WA to Yakima, WA is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie Heights and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Heights and Yakima.
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Start on 243rd Avenue Court East
33 m · 5 sec · 243rd Avenue Court East
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Turn right onto 119th Street East
144 m · 19 sec · 119th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 242nd Avenue East
2352 ft · 1 min · 242nd Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 112th Street East
3.3 mi · 7 min · 112th Street East
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Turn left
588 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 410 East
3.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East
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Continue on Roosevelt Avenue East
2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Avenue East
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Continue on Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
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Continue on Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Highway
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Continue on Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Enumclaw-Chinook Pass Road
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Continue on Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Southeast Enumclaw Chinook Pass Road
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Continue on Chinook Pass Highway
10 mi · 14 min · Chinook Pass Highway
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Continue on State Route 410
63.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · State Route 410
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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 Prairie Heights 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.
State Route 410
Continue on State Route 410
63.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Prairie Heights and Rain Showers near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie Heights to Yakima?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Prairie Heights and 61 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Prairie Heights and Rain Showers near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum
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 South Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Heights and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 84.48 mi (135.95 km).
#1 Prairie Heights
This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled within the Puyallup River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1493300, -122.1053000 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $5.03 | $21.29 | $42.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Premium | $5.55 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Diesel | $7.16 | $30.30 | $60.59 |
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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