How far is Puyallup, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Puyallup, WA to Yakima, WA is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Puyallup and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Puyallup and Yakima.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
817 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
107 m · 17 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue Southeast
538 ft · 23 sec · 7th Avenue Southeast
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Turn sharp right onto 3rd Street Southeast
1583 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto East Pioneer
2504 ft · 59 sec · East Pioneer
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East, WA 167: Seattle
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2483 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
24.1 mi · 31 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 Puyallup 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 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.
Sunny leaving Puyallup and Mostly Clear near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Puyallup to Yakima?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Puyallup and 77.2 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Puyallup and Mostly Clear near Yakima.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Puyallup and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 93.5 mi (150.48 km).
#1 Puyallup
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 42,569 |
| Coordinates | 47.1853800, -122.2929000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $28.42 | $56.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
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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