How far is Tulalip, WA from Yakima, WA?

The driving distance from Tulalip, WA to Yakima, WA is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
177.23 mi
02h 54m
Flight
131.36 mi
211.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.36 mi
Kilometers
211.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.23 mi
Kilometers
285.23 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Thu, May 7, 11:08 AM PDT
Return by in Tulalip
Thu, May 7, 2:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulalip
2026-05-07T08:13
Arrive Yakima
Thu, May 7, 11:08 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tulalip
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverbend
WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

From Tulalip
88 mi
01h 27m
To Yakima
89.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Tulalip Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Thursday
Using Tulalip Bay as the closest live forecast in the Snohomish County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Drive

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Marine Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast

    42 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast

    1185 ft · 34 sec · Marine Drive Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

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

    96 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulalip 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 57%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 18%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 11%
I 5 South
16 mi · 9%
Marine Drive
6.24 mi · 4%
North 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
131.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
01h 27m from Tulalip
Leave By
12:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tulalip and Sunny near Yakima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tulalip to Yakima?

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Tulalip and 89.2 miles from Yakima.

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

The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 12:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.71 one way or $65.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tulalip and Sunny near Yakima.

Stop Ideas Near Riverbend

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

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

40 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

40 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

46 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulalip and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 131.36 mi (211.41 km).

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#1 Tulalip

Situated in Snohomish County bordering Possession Sound, this community lies approximately 98 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates48.0684300, -122.2918100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Marine Drive (-122.291822, 48.068395)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $32.71
Round trip
$65.41
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.71 $65.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.79 $69.59
Premium $5.77 $36.07 $72.14
Diesel $5.47 $34.17 $68.34

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulalip and Yakima. The current time is 08:13:55.

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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.