How far is West Lake Sammamish, WA from Yakima, WA?
The driving distance from West Lake Sammamish, WA to Yakima, WA is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 08m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Sammamish and Yakima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Sammamish and Yakima.
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Start on Southeast 40th Place
85 m · 14 sec · Southeast 40th Place
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Turn right
138 m · 36 sec
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Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1394 ft · 43 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
28 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
73 m · 8 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
1477 ft · 47 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Newport Way
121 m · 15 sec · Southeast Newport Way
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Issaquah, Spokane
1815 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
96.6 mi · 1 hr 47 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 West Lake Sammamish 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
96.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Lake Sammamish and Sunny near Yakima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lake Sammamish to Yakima?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 65.4 miles from West Lake Sammamish and 65.5 miles from Yakima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 2:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.18 one way or $48.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Lake Sammamish 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 West Lake Sammamish and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 100.87 mi (162.33 km).
#1 West Lake Sammamish
Census designated place
| Population | 33,929 |
| Coordinates | 47.5776000, -122.1012300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
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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