How far is Yakima, WA from Blaine, WA?

The driving distance from Yakima, WA to Blaine, WA is about 246.7 miles (397 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
246.7 mi
04h 46m
Flight
195.24 mi
314.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.24 mi
Kilometers
314.21 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.7 mi
Kilometers
397.02 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blaine
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 AM PDT
Return by in Yakima
Wed, Apr 15, 4:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yakima
2026-04-15T06:42
Arrive Blaine
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 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
Issaquah
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Yakima
123.2 mi
02h 23m
To Blaine
123.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    92.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 543 North: H Street – Truck Customs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto H Street

    2921 ft · 2 min · H Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · H Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 41%
I 5 North
92.7 mi · 38%
Selah Road
30.7 mi · 12%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 8%
South 1st Street
1.58 mi · 1%
WA 543 North
0.67 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 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
195.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Issaquah
02h 23m from Yakima
Leave By
7:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Yakima and Light Rain Likely near Blaine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Issaquah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Yakima and 123.5 miles from Blaine.

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

The direct path is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 7:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.53 one way or $91.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Issaquah

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Issaquah and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Issaquah.

RAIL

Tukwila station

18 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

23 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

37 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yakima and Blaine. Straight-line distance: 195.24 mi (314.21 km).

Yakima

#1 Yakima

The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.

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

#2 Blaine

City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States

Population5,638
Coordinates48.9937200, -122.7471200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima (-120.5059, 46.60207)
End: Blaine (-122.74712, 48.99372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.95 L · about $45.53
Round trip
$91.05
17.4 gal · 65.9 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $45.53 $91.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $48.43 $96.87
Premium $5.77 $50.21 $100.42
Diesel $5.47 $47.56 $95.13

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yakima and Blaine. The current time is 06:42:32.

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.