How far is Sultan, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Sultan, WA to Yakima, WA is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.91 mi
02h 49m
Flight
106.61 mi
171.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.61 mi
Kilometers
171.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.91 mi
Kilometers
255.74 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM PDT
Return by in Sultan
Sun, Apr 19, 4:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sultan
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Yakima
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sultan
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Sultan
76.7 mi
01h 24m
To Yakima
82.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sultan and Yakima.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sultan and Yakima.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    93 m · 15 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stevens Pass Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Stevens Pass Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1418 ft · 53 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Ferry Street

    143 m · 23 sec · South Ferry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fremont Street

    111 m · 21 sec · East Fremont Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Lewis Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lewis Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 203

    837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203

  8. 8

    Continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    41 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street Northeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    30 m · 2 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Tolt Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

    2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

    1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South

    797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane

    72 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sultan and Yakima.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
80.2 mi · 50%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 20%
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
8.04 mi · 5%
Stevens Pass Highway
7.07 mi · 4%
Monroe Duvall Road
4.99 mi · 3%
Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

79.9 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 24m from Sultan
Leave By
12:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Sultan 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 Sultan to Yakima?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 Sultan and 82.1 miles from Yakima.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Sultan and Partly Sunny near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roslyn, 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 Roslyn.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sultan and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 106.61 mi (171.57 km).

Sultan

#1 Sultan

City in USA

Population5,673
Coordinates47.8626000, -121.8165100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-121.816489, 47.8626)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $29.36
Round trip
$58.71
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.36 $58.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.23 $62.46
Premium $5.77 $32.38 $64.75
Diesel $5.47 $30.67 $61.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sultan and Yakima. The current time is 22:31:16.

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.