How far is Pullman, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Pullman, WA to Yakima, WA is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Adams County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pullman and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pullman and Yakima.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
112 m · 14 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street
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Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street
109 m · 12 sec · Northeast Olsen Street
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Continue on Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way
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Continue on Davis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Davis Way
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
795 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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Turn left
87.8 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Turn left onto South Reynolds Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Reynolds Road
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Turn right onto West Bench Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Bench Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broadway Avenue
55 m · 3 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue
85 m · 5 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on South Radar Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road
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Continue on WA-24
3.3 mi · 5 min · WA-24
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Continue on State Route 24
27.3 mi · 33 min · State Route 24
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto State Route 24
38.4 mi · 47 min · State Route 24
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Continue on East Nob Hill Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Nob Hill Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South 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 Pullman and Yakima.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
87.8 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pullman and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pullman to Yakima?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Hatton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Pullman and 96.7 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.32 one way or $70.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pullman and Sunny near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Hatton
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 Hatton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pullman and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 157.95 mi (254.2 km).
#1 Pullman
City in eastern Washington
| Population | 34,336 |
| Coordinates | 46.7312700, -117.1796200 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $35.32 | $70.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.58 | $75.15 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $38.95 | $77.91 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $36.90 | $73.80 |
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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