How far is Yakima, WA from Bainbridge Island, WA?
The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Bainbridge Island, WA is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yakima and Bainbridge Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Bainbridge Island.
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Start on South 1st Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Selah Road
711 ft · 12 sec · Selah Road
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Take the ramp slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on James Street
1486 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto James Street
1960 ft · 1 min · James Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Yesler Way
40 m · 6 sec · Yesler Way
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
102 m · 23 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
110 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Alaskan Way South
97 m · 17 sec · Alaskan Way South
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Turn left onto Colman Dock
65 m · 11 sec · Colman Dock
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colman Dock
108 m · 22 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
88 m · 19 sec · Colman Dock
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Continue on Colman Dock
48 m · 9 sec · Colman Dock
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Turn straight onto Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
8.5 mi · 37 min · Seattle–Bainbridge Ferry
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Continue on Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
129 m · 36 sec · Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
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Continue on Olympic Drive Southeast
1109 ft · 39 sec · Olympic Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Winslow Way East
1692 ft · 1 min · Winslow Way East
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue North
149 m · 17 sec · Madison Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yakima and Bainbridge Island.
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 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
107 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Bainbridge Island?
The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Yakima and 76.2 miles from Bainbridge Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 10:08 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.10 one way or $56.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Mostly Sunny near Bainbridge Island.
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 Yakima and Bainbridge Island. Straight-line distance: 118.26 mi (190.32 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 Bainbridge Island
City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,358 |
| Coordinates | 47.6262100, -122.5212400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bainbridge Island (-122.52124, 47.62621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $28.10 | $56.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
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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