How far is Yakima, WA from Aberdeen, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Aberdeen, WA is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.28 mi
04h 22m
Flight
158.68 mi
255.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.68 mi
Kilometers
255.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.28 mi
Kilometers
328.76 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Mon, Apr 13, 2:59 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Mon, Apr 13, 7:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-12T22:37
Arrive Aberdeen
Mon, Apr 13, 2:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Morton
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Yakima
102 mi
02h 11m
To Aberdeen
102.3 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Selah Road

    711 ft · 12 sec · Selah Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    34 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    118.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino

    1496 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3071 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 12

    27 m · 2 sec · US Highway 12

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12

  14. 14

    Continue on East Pine Street

    2981 ft · 2 min · East Pine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1181 ft · 40 sec · West Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 12

    13.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward Montesano, Aberdeen

    21.1 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wishkah Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montesano
21.1 mi · 10%
I 5 North
19.7 mi · 10%
Selah Road
17.5 mi · 9%
US Highway 12
16.8 mi · 8%
US 12 West
7.55 mi · 4%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

119 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
158.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morton
02h 11m from Yakima
Leave By
8:16 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Yakima and 102.3 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.73 one way or $75.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Chance Light Rain near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Morton

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

55 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

62 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

67 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 158.68 mi (255.37 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

Population16,827
Coordinates46.9753700, -123.8157200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Aberdeen (-123.81572, 46.97537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.29 L · about $37.73
Round trip
$75.46
14.42 gal · 54.58 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.73 $75.46
Mid-grade $5.57 $40.14 $80.28
Premium $5.77 $41.61 $83.22
Diesel $5.47 $39.42 $78.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Aberdeen. The current time is 22:37:14.

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.