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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.9 mi
02h 08m
Flight
100.87 mi
162.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.87 mi
Kilometers
162.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.9 mi
Kilometers
210.66 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yakima
Mon, Jun 1, 12:27 PM PDT
Return by in West Lake Sammamish
Mon, Jun 1, 2:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lake Sammamish
2026-06-01T10:19
Arrive Yakima
Mon, Jun 1, 12:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lake Sammamish
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 West Lake Sammamish
65.4 mi
01h 04m
To Yakima
65.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 40th Place

    85 m · 14 sec · Southeast 40th Place

  2. 2

    Turn right

    138 m · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    1394 ft · 43 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    28 m · 3 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    73 m · 8 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    1477 ft · 47 sec · West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southeast Newport Way

    121 m · 15 sec · Southeast Newport Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Issaquah, Spokane

    1815 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  10. 10

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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

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

    96 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Selah Road

    774 ft · 13 sec · Selah Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
96.9 mi · 74%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 24%
North 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.61 mi
US 12 west
0.27 mi
Selah Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 04m from West Lake Sammamish
Leave By
2:14 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 West Lake Sammamish and Yakima. Straight-line distance: 100.87 mi (162.33 km).

West Lake Sammamish

#1 West Lake Sammamish

Census designated place

Population33,929
Coordinates47.5776000, -122.1012300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Yakima

#2 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.10314, 47.572383)
End: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.48 L · about $24.18
Round trip
$48.35
9.24 gal · 34.96 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lake Sammamish and Yakima. The current time is 10:19:25.

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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.