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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.33 mi
03h 25m
Flight
157.95 mi
254.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.95 mi
Kilometers
254.2 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.33 mi
Kilometers
307.91 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM PDT
Return by in Pullman
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pullman
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Yakima
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pullman
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Hatton
WA

Town in Adams County, Washington, USA

From Pullman
94.6 mi
01h 42m
To Yakima
96.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street

    112 m · 14 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Northeast Olsen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Davis Way

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Davis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Davis Way

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    795 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Fairview Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Almota Road

    1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    87.8 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Reynolds Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Reynolds Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Bench Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Bench Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broadway Avenue

    55 m · 3 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue

    85 m · 5 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Radar Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road

  17. 17

    Continue on WA-24

    3.3 mi · 5 min · WA-24

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 24

    27.3 mi · 33 min · State Route 24

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 24

    38.4 mi · 47 min · State Route 24

  21. 21

    Continue on East Nob Hill Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Nob Hill Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 24
65.7 mi · 34%
Davis Way
13.5 mi · 7%
South Radar Road
3.78 mi · 2%
WA-24
3.25 mi · 2%
Colfax Airport Road
3.05 mi · 2%
Northwest Davis Way
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatton
01h 42m from Pullman
Leave By
10:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hatton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hatton.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

48 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

52 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

63 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pullman and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 157.95 mi (254.2 km).

Pullman

#1 Pullman

City in eastern Washington

Population34,336
Coordinates46.7312700, -117.1796200
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.179198, 46.731327)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.56 L · about $35.32
Round trip
$70.65
13.5 gal · 51.12 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pullman and Yakima. The current time is 02:47:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.