How far is Three Lakes, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from Three Lakes, WA to Yakima, WA is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Lakes and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Lakes and Yakima.
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Start on 163rd Avenue Southeast
1.1 km · 3 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Three Lakes Road
2666 ft · 1 min · Three Lakes Road
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Turn right onto 171st Avenue Southeast
105 m · 14 sec · 171st Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Spada Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Spada Road
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Turn left onto Trombley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Trombley Road
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Turn left onto Chain Lake Road
27 m · 4 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Continue on Chain Lake Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Chain Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chain Lake Road
40 m · 4 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chain Lake Road
2010 ft · 57 sec · Chain Lake Road
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Continue on North Lewis Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Lewis Street
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Continue on State Route 203
837 ft · 20 sec · State Route 203
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Continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Turn straight
41 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Monroe Duvall Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Monroe Duvall Road
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Continue on Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
2.9 mi · 4 min · Duvall-Monroe Road Northeast
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Continue on Main Street Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street Northeast
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Continue on Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
30 m · 2 sec · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
6.4 mi · 10 min · Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
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Continue on Tolt Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Tolt Avenue
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North
2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South
797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
72 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
79.9 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Three Lakes 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
79.9 mi · 01h 28m
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 Three Lakes and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Lakes to Yakima?
The road trip is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 76.9 miles from Three Lakes and 81.5 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 12:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Lakes and Sunny 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 Three Lakes and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 116.57 mi (187.6 km).
#1 Three Lakes
Situated within Snohomish County at an elevation of approximately 486 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the western foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9448200, -122.0115200 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $5.44 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $31.97 | $63.94 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $40.76 | $81.52 |
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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