How far is Yakima, WA from Battle Ground, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Battle Ground, WA is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
196.01 mi
03h 56m
Flight
112.35 mi
180.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.35 mi
Kilometers
180.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.01 mi
Kilometers
315.45 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Ground
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Fri, Apr 17, 3:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive Battle Ground
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dallesport
WA

Census designated place

From Yakima
97.9 mi
01h 58m
To Battle Ground
98.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
59°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yakima and Battle Ground.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    127 m · 20 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fair Avenue

    109 m · 13 sec · South Fair Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Evergreen Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Buena Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Evergreen Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1023 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    2456 ft · 34 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto United States Route 97

    2.4 mi · 3 min · United States Route 97

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    117 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    95 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 500 West, WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue

    76 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on WA 500 West, WA 500 East

    903 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 500 East: Northeast 112th Avenue

    651 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 500 East

    2627 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Northeast 122nd Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast 122nd Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Southwest 10th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
95 mi · 48%
Evergreen Highway
60.3 mi · 31%
South Fair Avenue
16.7 mi · 9%
I 205 North
7.91 mi · 4%
WA 500 East
6.94 mi · 4%
United States Route 97
2.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

95 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.7 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallesport
01h 58m from Yakima
Leave By
9:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yakima and Partly Sunny near Battle Ground.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yakima to Battle Ground?

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Dallesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Yakima and 98.1 miles from Battle Ground.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.7 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 9:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.21 one way or $72.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yakima and Partly Sunny near Battle Ground.

Stop Ideas Near Dallesport

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

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

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

2 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

17 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

25 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

28 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Battle Ground. Straight-line distance: 112.35 mi (180.81 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

Population94,322
Coordinates46.6020700, -120.5059000
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Battle Ground

#2 Battle Ground

City in Clark County, Washington

Population21,712
Coordinates45.7809500, -122.5334300
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Battle Ground (-122.53343, 45.78095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.18 L · about $36.21
Round trip
$72.42
13.84 gal · 52.36 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $36.21 $72.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $38.52 $77.05
Premium $5.77 $39.94 $79.87
Diesel $5.47 $37.83 $75.66

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Battle Ground. The current time is 07:54:57.

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.