How far is Yakima, WA from Anacortes, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.53 mi
04h 15m
Flight
164.53 mi
264.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.53 mi
Kilometers
264.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.53 mi
Kilometers
343.65 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anacortes
Mon, Apr 13, 2:51 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Mon, Apr 13, 7:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-12T22:36
Arrive Anacortes
Mon, Apr 13, 2:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Riverbend
WA

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

From Yakima
106.6 mi
02h 07m
To Anacortes
106.9 mi
02h 07m

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
57°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1195 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Kincaid Street

    986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    1738 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur

  22. 22

    Turn right onto R Avenue

    1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 47%
I 5 North
43.9 mi · 21%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 14%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 9%
State Route 20
6.99 mi · 3%
Memorial Highway
4.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
02h 07m from Yakima
Leave By
8:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Partly Sunny near Anacortes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Yakima and 106.9 miles from Anacortes.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.40 one way or $78.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Yakima and Partly Sunny near Anacortes.

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 Yakima and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 164.53 mi (264.79 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.52 L · about $39.40
Round trip
$78.81
15.06 gal · 57.04 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $39.40 $78.81
Mid-grade $5.57 $41.92 $83.84
Premium $5.77 $43.46 $86.91
Diesel $5.47 $41.17 $82.33

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 Anacortes. The current time is 22:36:33.

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.