How far is Yakima, WA from Ahtanum, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Ahtanum, WA is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Ahtanum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Ahtanum.
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Start on South 1st Street
898 ft · 32 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 11th Avenue
149 m · 19 sec · South 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Spruce Street
1013 ft · 35 sec · West Spruce Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South 13th Avenue
145 m · 18 sec · South 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto Tieton Drive
999 ft · 36 sec · Tieton Drive
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Turn left onto South 16th Avenue
2551 ft · 1 min · South 16th Avenue
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Turn right
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Nob Hill Boulevard
2 mi · 5 min · West Nob Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto South 48th Avenue
3277 ft · 1 min · South 48th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South 64th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South 64th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ahtanum Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ahtanum Road
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Turn right onto South 84th Avenue
108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue
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Turn left onto Aspen Road
110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road
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Turn right onto South 85th Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · South 85th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 85th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Ahtanum.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Nob Hill Boulevard
Turn slight right onto West Nob Hill Boulevard
1.97 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Yakima and Partly Sunny near Ahtanum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Ahtanum?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Yakima and 4.2 miles from Ahtanum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Yakima and Partly Sunny near Ahtanum.
Stop Ideas Near Union Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Ahtanum. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.05 km).
#1 Yakima
The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.
| Population | 94,322 |
| Coordinates | 46.6020700, -120.5059000 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ahtanum
Census designated place
| Population | 3,601 |
| Coordinates | 46.5595700, -120.6220100 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ahtanum (-120.62201, 46.55957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
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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