How far is Yakima, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.88 mi
02h 13m
Flight
105.85 mi
170.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.85 mi
Kilometers
170.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.88 mi
Kilometers
220.28 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-22T17:38
Arrive Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yakima
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Yakima
68.4 mi
01h 06m
To Bellevue
68.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

    933 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 74%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 22%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 06m from Yakima
Leave By
2:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Yakima and 68.5 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 105.85 mi (170.35 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-120.50599, 46.602051)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $25.28
Round trip
$50.55
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.28 $50.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.89 $53.78
Premium $5.77 $27.87 $55.75
Diesel $5.47 $26.41 $52.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Bellevue. The current time is 17:38:48.

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.